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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30

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-TX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony TX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 4 years before the TX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the 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 TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the TX30 with regards 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 TX30

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TX30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

		

		

			
 TX30 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony TX30

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TX30 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with exterior 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) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the TX30.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX30 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX30 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
40
 you can focus manually
 delivers RAW formats
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
39
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 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 advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no moving 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 TX30
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Sony TX30
63
 better than average battery life (440 shots)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Sony TX30 Landscape photography details
52
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3.3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic port
34
 relatively wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony TX30
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-06 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 367g (0.81 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $147 $230