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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony ZV-E1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 14 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony ZV-E1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 ZV-E1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedMarch 2023March 2010More recent by 158 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony ZV-E1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ZV-E1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the ZV-E1.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ZV-E1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ZV-E1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-E1 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1
36
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
72
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (355g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors (483g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (570 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low