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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 11 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the DP2 in terms of 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 DP2

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC DP2 
LaunchedAugust 2010September 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 DP2 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 DP2

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC DP2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
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 DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the DP2.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will render greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (440 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (440 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
26
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sigma DP2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-06 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 grams (0.81 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 440 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $147 $649