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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 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
  • Released March 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony W510, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 9 months before the W510 and they are of a similar generation. Each 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 W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the W510 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 W510

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W510 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 W510 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2010More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W510

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the W510.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W510 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W510.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W510 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 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 info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
36
 focusing manually
 saves RAW files
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
 Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of 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 W510
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
60
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
32
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic jack
29
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W510 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W510
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-03-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 gr (0.78 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $99