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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570

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-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 9 months prior to the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Both the 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 W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony W570

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W570 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 W570 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2010Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W570

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got outside 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the W570.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W570 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W570.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W570 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony W570
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W570
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-03-18 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
Battery format 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $159