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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 18 months prior to the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the 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 WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony WX50

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC WX50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 WX50 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony WX50

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the WX50.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WX50 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WX50.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 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 advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (440 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (117g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Sony WX50
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony WX50
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 grams (0.81 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Style 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 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $147 $250