Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W220

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W220, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 15 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W220 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.