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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A77 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A77 II (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A77 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A77 II

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 A77 II GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedMay 2014March 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A77 II

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A77 II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A77 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the A77 II.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A77 II is 85 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A77 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 II will offer more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
36
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
Sony A77 II Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography info
Sony A77 II Travel photography info
60
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
weather proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
bad battery life (480 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A77 II
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-03-18 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
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 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 647g (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 410 photos 480 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $1,198