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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W380, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W380 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 3 months after the W380 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the W380 in relation to 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 W380

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W380 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 W380 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 W380

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W380 
IntroducedMarch 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the W380.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W380 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W380.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W380 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 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 W380 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (355g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (355 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W380
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-03-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 355g (0.78 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $44