Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A57

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A57, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A57 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A57 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 years before the A57 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these 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 A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features exterior 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 A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the A57.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A57 is 85 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A57.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A57 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.