Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A37

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A37, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 3 years earlier than the A37 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. 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 A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A37 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A37 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A37.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A37 will provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.