Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 2 months later than the NEX-5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony NEX-5
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
NEX-5 | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-5
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | NEX-5 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the NEX-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-5 is 85 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-5.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 367 grams (0.81 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $147 | $599 |