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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 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 A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A99 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 years before the A99 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A99

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A99 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 A99 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedDecember 2012March 2010More recent by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A99

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A99 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the A99.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A99 is 85 and 57 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A99.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony A99
36
 you can focus manually
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
81
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
Sony A99 Street photography features
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
75
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good 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 A99
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
78
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
60
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
 weather proofing
 good  resolution (24MP)
 selfie friendly display
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
74
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery power (500 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
76
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A99
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony SLT-A99
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-03-18 2012-12-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 355 grams (0.78 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $349 $1,998