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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 20 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores vs the G3 in terms of 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 G3

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC G3 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 G3 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony G3

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC G3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides outside measurements 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 G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 in our completely new 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 during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the G3.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and G3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and G3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Street photography with Sony G3
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Sony G3
63
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony G3
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-06 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 gr (0.81 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $147 $200