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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 18 months before the A35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the A35 for 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 A35

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 A35 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedSeptember 2011March 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A35

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A35 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys physical dimensions 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the A35.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A35 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A35.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A35 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way 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 A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 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 factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
36
focusing manually
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Sony A35
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (355g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (355 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (440 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony A35
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A35
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony SLT-A35
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-03-18 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 410 shots 440 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $598