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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A7R IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 10 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up vs the A7R IV 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 Sony A7R IV

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 A7R IV GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedJuly 2019August 2010More modern by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kCrisper screen (+520k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A7R IV

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A7R IV 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides outside measurements 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 Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the A7R IV.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A7R IV is 85 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A7R IV.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will provide greater detail having an extra 51MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV 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 details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
88
has manual focus
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
63
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery power (670 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (670 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A7R IV
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-06 2019-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 567
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 grams (0.81 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 670 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $147 $3,498