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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230

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-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched March 2010
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 14 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from each other. 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 W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony W230

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W230 
ReleasedMarch 2010February 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 W230 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W230

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W230 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the W230.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W230 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W230.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. 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 W230 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 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 information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
36
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (355g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony W230
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (355g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony W230
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony W230
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W230
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-03-18 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.78 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $180