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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Updated by Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sigma DP1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sigma DP1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC DP1 
RevealedAugust 2010May 2008More recent by 27 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 DP1 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC DP1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the DP1.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will render more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery (440 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Travel photography info
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great battery (440 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (270g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSigma DP1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sigma DP1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-06 2008-05-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 gr (0.81 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $147 $566