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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the 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 ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the ZV-1 with regard 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 ZV-1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 ZV-1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedMay 2020March 2010Fresher by 124 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony ZV-1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ZV-1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides physical 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the ZV-1.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ZV-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will produce greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
60
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
81
lighter than competitors (294g)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
86
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony ZV-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-03-18 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $750