Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-F3

Following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 3 years before the NEX-F3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides 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-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-F3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.