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

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Announced March 2010
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony NEX-F3

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 NEX-F3 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedAugust 2012March 2010More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-F3

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

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

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).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-F3 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 features
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (355g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
great battery pack (470 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-03-18 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $470