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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55

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-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released March 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX55, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 16 months before the TX55 making them a generation apart from each other. The two 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 TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the TX55 in regards to 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 TX55

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX55 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 TX55 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedJuly 2011March 2010More recent by 16 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX55

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX55 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the TX55.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX55 is 85 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX55.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX55 will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 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 features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
36
 has manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
36
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery (250 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
60
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
 good battery (250 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
47
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
50
 focusing manually
 really wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery (250 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic jack
34
 really wide (26mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX55
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-03-18 2011-07-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $350