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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony ZV-E1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 13 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up vs the ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 ZV-E1 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedMarch 2023August 2010Fresher by 153 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony ZV-E1

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ZV-E1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the ZV-E1.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ZV-E1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ZV-E1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-E1 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older 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 ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (483g)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (570 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography information
63
good battery (440 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
good battery power (570 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (483g)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
selfie friendly display
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (570 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (483g)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony ZV-E1
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sony ZV-E1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-06 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 195
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 gr (0.81 pounds) 483 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 570 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $147 $2,198