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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900

Portability
85 Imaging
33 Features
48 Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54 Imaging
66 Features
62 Overall
64

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A99
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A900, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 22 months after the A900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two 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 A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the A900 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 A900

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A900 
ReleasedAugust 2010October 2008Newer by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

		

		

			
 A900 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A900

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A900 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the A900.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A900 is 85 and 54 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A900.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A900 will provide more detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 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 A900 Portrait photography features
39
 has manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
71
 you can focus manually
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 no liveview
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
 Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sony A900
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good battery pack (440 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
70
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no liveview
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Sony A900
63
 good battery pack (440 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
 weather proof
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Sony A900 Landscape photography details
51
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (440 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
72
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 no liveview
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging features
Sony A900 Vlogging features
26
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
9
 no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A900
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-06 2008-10-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 25MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 367 gr (0.81 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 440 shots 880 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $147 $2,736