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

Portability
85 Imaging
33 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
32 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.

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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
35
 you can focus manually
 supports RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
25
 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
24
 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
46
 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")
35
 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
28
 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