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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.

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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)
Photography Glossary

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