Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX30

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 16 months earlier than the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX30 will produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.