Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-3

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 2 months prior to the NEX-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-3 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-3.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.