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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 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 SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each 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 SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sigma SD9

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SD9 
AnnouncedAugust 2010November 2002Fresher by 94 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kSharper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SD9 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 SD9

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SD9 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the SD9.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SD9 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SD9.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will give you extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 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 SD9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 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 features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
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good battery pack (440 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma SD9
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sigma SD9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-08-06 2002-11-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367g (0.81 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $147 $3,001