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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50

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 Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony H50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 19 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two 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 H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the H50 with regard to 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 H50

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC H50 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 H50 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony H50

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC H50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the H50.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and H50 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and H50.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC to provide greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Portrait photography with Sony H50
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sony H50
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (440 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
63
great battery life (440 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (547g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
26
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony H50
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 grams (0.81 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $147 $80