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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310

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-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony W310, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was launched 8 months later than the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these 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 W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony W310

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC W310 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 W310 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 W310

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the W310.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W310 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W310.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W310 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony W310
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367g (0.81 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $147 $150