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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony TX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced about the same time to the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony TX5

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX5 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 TX5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX5

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX5 
RevealedMarch 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the TX5.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX5 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX5.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 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 highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
36
 manual focus
 supports RAW files
 does not have liveview
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
 focusing manually
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (355 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
Sony TX5 Sports photography information
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
33
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than average in class (355 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
 environment proofing
 offers focus by touch
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (148 grams)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
Sony TX5 Vlogging info
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (355 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
30
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
 heavier than competition (148g)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX5
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-03-18 2010-02-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $239