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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290

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-W290 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced March 2010
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W290, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W290 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 14 months after the W290 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony W290

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W290 
AnnouncedMarch 2010February 2009Newer by 14 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 W290 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 W290

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W290 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the W290.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W290 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W290.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W290 will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony W290
36
 has manual focus
 supports RAW files
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Sony W290
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (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 features
Sony W290 Travel photography features
60
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony W290
47
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
41
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
Sony W290 Vlogging info
28
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external mic socket
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W290 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W290
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-03-18 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $230