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

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.