Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony WX350, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the 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 WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX350 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX350.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.