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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80

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-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony WX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony WX80

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 WX80 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2010Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony WX80

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the WX80.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX80 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX80 will give you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 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 WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks 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 WX80
60
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony WX80
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-03-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 grams (0.78 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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 $276