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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10

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-WX10 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced March 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 9 months before the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the 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 WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the WX10 with regards 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 WX10

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 WX10 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 WX10

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX10 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the WX10.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX10 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX10.
All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX10 will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 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 WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 has manual focus
 saves RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 doesn't have liveview
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
50
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony WX10
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-03-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $200