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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9

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-TX9 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony TX9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was announced at a similar time to the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both 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 TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the TX9 when it comes to 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 TX9

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TX9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

		

		

			
 TX9 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony TX9

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TX9 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the TX9.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX9 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX9.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX9 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 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 info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
39
 manual focus
 supports RAW files
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great battery pack (440 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Sony TX9
63
 great battery pack (440 per charge)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
 offers touch to focus
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (149g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
51
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (440 per charge)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
26
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone jack
32
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony TX9
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 367 gr (0.81 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $147 $799