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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 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 FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and FX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 13 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the FX30 with regards 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 FX30

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC FX30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

		

		

			
 FX30 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedSeptember 2022August 2010Fresher by 147 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k920kClearer screen (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony FX30

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC FX30 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 in our brand new 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 choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the FX30.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and FX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony FX30 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 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 FX30 Portrait photography info
40
 has manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
84
 you can focus manually
 great MP (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography info
Sony FX30 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
74
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sony FX30
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good battery power (440 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (570 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
 Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
63
 good battery power (440 shots)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
 good battery life (570 shots)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 great MP (26MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography information
Sony FX30 Landscape photography information
52
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (440 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery life (570 CIPA)
 two card slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
27
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
74
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony FX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony FX30
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-06 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 187
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 367 gr (0.81 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 570 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Pricing at release $147 $1,800