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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500

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-WX500 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
48

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 6 years before the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology 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 WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony WX500

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX500 
Manually focus  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 WX500 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedApril 2015March 2010More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony WX500

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 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 change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the WX500.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX500 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX500 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 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 WX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
36
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than average (355g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
69
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (236 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 doesn't have liveview
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect AF
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (360 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Sony WX500
60
 lighter than average (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 low MP (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
 good battery pack (360 per charge)
 lighter than competition (236 grams)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
47
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
49
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 good battery pack (360 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (355 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 no external microphone support
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (236g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony WX500
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-03-18 2015-04-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $348