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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 15 months after the G3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the G3 when it comes to 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 G3

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC G3 
ReleasedMarch 2010January 2009More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 G3 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony G3

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC G3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the G3.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and G3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and G3.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 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 factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Sony G3
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony G3
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-03-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $200