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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99

Portability
85 Imaging
33 Features
48 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A99, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 3 years prior to the A99 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the A99 with respect to 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 A99

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A99 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

		

		

			
 A99 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedDecember 2012August 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A99

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC A99 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the A99.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A99 is 85 and 57 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A99.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 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 details
Sony A99 Portrait photography details
39
 manual focus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
81
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography factors
Sony A99 Street photography factors
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good battery power (440 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
78
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Sony A99
63
 good battery power (440 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
51
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (440 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
74
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 low battery pack (500 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging highlights
Sony A99 Vlogging highlights
26
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
76
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic jack
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A99
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony SLT-A99
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-08-06 2012-12-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 367g (0.81 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $147 $1,998