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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 11 months after the DP1s and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sigma DP1s

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC DP1s 
IntroducedAugust 2010October 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 DP1s 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 DP1s

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC DP1s 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the DP1s.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1s is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1s.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Sigma DP1s Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low max 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 DP1s
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1s Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery (440 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
9
no video recording
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sigma DP1s
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-06 2009-10-02
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 grams (0.81 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $147 $0