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

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

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).

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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.

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.

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.