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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 13 months prior to the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. 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 A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Sony A35

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 A35 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedSeptember 2011August 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A35

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has 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) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the A35.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A35 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A35.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A35 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 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 A35 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Street photography with Sony A35
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (440 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
63
good battery life (440 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than average (415g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than average (415g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A35
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony SLT-A35
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-06 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 440 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $147 $598