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

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedAugust 2013March 2010Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

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

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has exterior dimensions 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-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the NEX-5T.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

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

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5T will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
36
manual focus
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
77
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-5T
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-03-18 2013-08-27
Body design 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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $400