Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 4 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these 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 W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony W810
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
W810 | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony W810
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | W810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides outer 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W810 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W810.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W810 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W810 Specifications
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-08-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 367 gr (0.81 pounds) | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | 200 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $147 | $100 |