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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30

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Imaging
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and TX30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 4 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony TX30

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TX30 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJuly 2013March 2010More recent by 40 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX30

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the TX30.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX30.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX30 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (355g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average (355 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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environment proof
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX30
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-03-18 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $230