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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
85
Imaging
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Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was launched 2 months later than the NEX-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony NEX-3

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 NEX-3 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-3

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NEX-3 
RevealedAugust 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the NEX-3.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-3 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-3 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (440 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (440 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
52
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging information
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
27
has face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-3
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-06 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367g (0.81 pounds) 297g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $147 $0