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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1

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 QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 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 QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 5 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the 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 QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony QX1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC QX1 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 QX1 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2010More recent by 49 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC QX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the QX1.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and QX1 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and QX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will render extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography details
Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography factors
Sony QX1 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography highlights
Sony QX1 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (440 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
Sony QX1 Travel photography information
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better than average battery pack (440 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery power (440 CIPA)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
small screen (")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX1
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Alpha QX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2010-08-06 2014-09-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Screen resolution 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 grams (0.81 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $147 $500