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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
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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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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