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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980

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-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 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 S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony S980, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 18 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the S980 for 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 S980

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC S980 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 S980 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 S980

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC S980 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the S980.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and S980 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and S980.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony S980 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 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 highlights
Sony S980 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
Sony S980 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (440 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery life (440 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Sony S980 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging features
Sony S980 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony S980
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.81 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $147 $300