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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 4 years before the A3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the 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 Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up vs the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony A3000

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A3000 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 A3000 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2010Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A3000

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A3000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the A3000.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A3000 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A3000.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 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 info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography details
Sony A3000 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
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good battery power (440 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery power (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging details
Sony A3000 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
26
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A3000
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha A3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-06 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 367g (0.81 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $147 $398