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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |
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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 |