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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 22 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the W620 in terms of 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 W620

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W620 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 W620 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2010More modern by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W620

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the W620.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W620 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W620.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W620 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 has manual focus
 exports RAW files
 does not have liveview
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (355g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
56
 lighter than others in class (116 grams)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect AF
32
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than average in class (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
 lighter than others in class (116g)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (355 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing mic socket
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (116 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W620
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-03-18 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
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 355g (0.78 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $102