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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c 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 A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 11 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the A7c when considering 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 A7c

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 A7c GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
LaunchedSeptember 2020August 2010More modern by 123 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A7c

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A7c 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys external 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 Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the A7c.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A7c is 85 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A7c.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will provide more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c 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 highlights
Sony A7c Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
88
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
63
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
86
good battery pack (740 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
52
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Sony A7c
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
86
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A7c
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha A7c
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-06 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367g (0.81 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 740 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $147 $1,800