Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
- 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
- Revealed March 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
- New Model is Sony NEX-5N
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony NEX-5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 2 months before the NEX-5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony NEX-5
| GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
| NEX-5 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-5
| GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the NEX-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-5 is 85 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-5.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-03-18 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $349 | $599 |