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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380

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 DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A380, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was brought out 12 months later than the A380 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony A380

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A380 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 A380 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A380

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A380 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers 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 Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the A380.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A380 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A380.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A380 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 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 features
Sony A380 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sony A380
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (440 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography information
Sony A380 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging highlights
Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A380
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-08-06 2009-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 gr (0.81 pounds) 519 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $147 $899