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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
65

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 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
  • Launched March 2010
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A57
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A55, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A55 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A55 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 5 months prior to the A55 and they are of a similar generation. 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 A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A55

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A55 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 A55 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A55

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A55 
AnnouncedMarch 2010August 2010Same generation
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the A55.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A55 is 85 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A55.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A55 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 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 information
Sony A55 Portrait photography information
36
 manual focus
 saves RAW files
 no liveview
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
 Sony A55 as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
Sony A55 Sports photography advice
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 bad battery power (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A55 as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (380 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony A55
47
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
67
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 bad battery power (380 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A55 as a Vlogging camera
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
78
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic port
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A55
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony SLT-A55
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony SLT-A55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-03-18 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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 sync - 1/160 seconds
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
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 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 380 pictures
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)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $800