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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 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
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 7 years prior to the A9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these 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 A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the A9 in the way of 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 A9

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

		

		

			
 A9 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
LaunchedApril 2017August 2010More modern by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A9

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A9 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the A9.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A9 is 85 and 65 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A9.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 you can focus manually
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
84
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography info
Sony A9 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
79
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good battery (440 shots)
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
87
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography advice
Sony A9 Travel photography advice
63
 good battery (440 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
 better than average battery pack (650 shots)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Landscape photography with Sony A9
52
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (440 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (650 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging highlights
Sony A9 Vlogging highlights
27
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
37
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone jack
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A9
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha A9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-06 2017-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
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 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 367 grams (0.81 lb) 673 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $147 $4,498