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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | March 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |