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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310

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-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W310, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 3 months after the W310 so they are of a similar generation. Both 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 W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the W310 for 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 W310

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W310 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 W310 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 W310

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W310 
ReleasedMarch 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has outer measurements 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the W310.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W310 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W310.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W310 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 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 W310 Portrait photography information
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (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 information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony W310
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W310
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-03-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $150