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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V

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-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was brought out 11 months prior to the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. 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 HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores versus the HX9V in terms of 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 HX9V

          

          

            
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC HX9V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

          

          

            
 HX9V GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC HX9V 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the HX9V.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX9V is 85 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX9V.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V 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 details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
39
 manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
38
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (245g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good battery pack (440 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
63
 good battery pack (440 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
51
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (440 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
26
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX9V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony HX9V
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-06 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 367 gr (0.81 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $147 $328