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

Portability
85
Imaging
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Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill 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 Merrill
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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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 
Display dimensions3""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 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2010More 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 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography details
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography features
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good battery pack (440 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good megapixels (15MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inches)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSigma DP1 Merrill
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