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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50

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-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced March 2010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 22 months earlier than the WX50 making them a generation apart from one another. 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 WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX50 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 WX50 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2010Fresher by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features outer 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) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the WX50.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX50 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX50.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. 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 WX50 will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
36
 manual focus
 saves RAW formats
 no liveview feature
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
34
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (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 information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
38
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony WX50
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-03-18 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $250