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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530

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-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 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
  • Released March 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W530 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 9 months earlier than the W530 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the W530 with respect to 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 W530

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W530 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 W530 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2010More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W530

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features outer dimensions 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the W530.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W530 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W530.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W530 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 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 advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
36
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (355g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W530
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-03-18 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 355g (0.78 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $269