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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 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 QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was announced 4 years prior to the QX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both 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 QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores versus the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony QX10

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC QX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 QX10 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2010Fresher by 37 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX10

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the QX10.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and QX10 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and QX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sony QX10
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
Sony QX10 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery life (440 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography information
Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony QX10
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2010-08-06 2013-09-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Resolution of screen 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367g (0.81 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $147 $250