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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NEX-5R 

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

 NEX-5R GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NEX-5R 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

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

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers outer dimensions 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-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the NEX-5R.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-5R is 85 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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

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

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5R 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 highlights
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography info
63
good battery (440 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
touchscreen enabled
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony NEX-5R
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 367 grams (0.81 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type 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 With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $147 $750