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

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 18 months earlier than the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NEX-5N 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 NEX-5N GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedOctober 2011March 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NEX-5N 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the NEX-5N.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-5N is 85 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-5N.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5N will give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
36
 manual focus
 exports RAW files
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
80
 tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography info
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
58
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good battery power (460 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than competitors in class (355g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
 good battery power (460 per charge)
 offers focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography info
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
71
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (460 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging advice
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
33
 touchscreen enabled
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-5N
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-03-18 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 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 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
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 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 460 pictures
Type of battery 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $550