Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 17 months earlier than the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony NEX-C3
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
NEX-C3 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | March 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-C3
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the NEX-C3.
![Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-S10-24-72mm-F2.5-4.4-VC-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-C3.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GXR-S10-24-72mm-F2.5-4.4-VC-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-S10-24-72mm-F2.5-4.4-VC-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-03-18 | 2011-08-22 |
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 measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 400 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $349 | $343 |