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

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 3 years before the NEX-3N and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-3N.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-3N will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.