Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 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
- Launched March 2010
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Released | March 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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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 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W230 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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-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 |