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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | Fresher by 94 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper 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 |
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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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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