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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Introduced March 2010
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 9 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these 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 Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Zeiss ZX1

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ZX1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 ZX1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedSeptember 2018March 2010More modern by 103 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k920kCrisper screen (+1845k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Zeiss ZX1

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ZX1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the ZX1.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ZX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ZX1.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will render more detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
36
 you can focus manually
 supports RAW formats
 no liveview feature
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
86
 has manual focus
 amazing megapixels (37MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
70
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 great high ISO (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect AF
64
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 amazing megapixels (37MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
 Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
 great maximum aperture (f2)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (800g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
47
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
69
 has manual focus
 great maximum aperture (f2)
 very good size screen (4.34 inch)
 amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
31
 great maximum aperture (f2)
 has touchscreen
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Zeiss ZX1
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCZeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Zeiss
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Zeiss ZX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-03-18 2018-09-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 -