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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 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
  • Released March 2010
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and FX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 13 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony FX30

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC FX30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 FX30 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022March 2010More recent by 152 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k920kCrisper screen (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony FX30

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC FX30 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the FX30.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and FX30.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony FX30 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 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 FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview feature
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
84
 focusing manually
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
Sony FX30 Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Sony FX30 Sports photography details
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect autofocus
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (570 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony FX30 Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
74
 good battery life (570 per charge)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
47
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
86
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery life (570 shots)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
Sony FX30 Vlogging information
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external microphone support
74
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic support
 heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony FX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony FX30
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony FX30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-03-18 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 187
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 920k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
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 distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 570 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $349 $1,800