Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Announced | March 2010 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A55 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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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 |