Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Newer Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 18 months before the DP1 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have 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 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores versus the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
DP1 Merrill | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP1 Merrill
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the DP1 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1 Merrill is 85 and 82 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1 Merrill.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | - |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 367 grams (0.81 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $147 | $1,250 |