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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced March 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony W710, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. 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 W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the W710 in relation 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 W710

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W710 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 W710 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2010More modern by 34 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W710

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers physical 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the W710.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W710 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and W710.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W710 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony W710
36
manual focus
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (355g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony W710
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than others (114g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony W710
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-03-18 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 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 capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $90