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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Ricoh cameras cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, which was introduced in August 2010 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 8 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-08-06
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 367g. 114 x 58 x 50 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
247 g vs 367 g 120 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 4.5m 1m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over Ricoh G900
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Battery Life
440 shots vs 340 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 140mm 160 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10.7× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Sensor Pixel Area
2.81µm2 vs 1.39µm2 102% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 50 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.97″) and weighs 367 g (0.81 lb / 12.95 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 4mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Ricoh G900 but it is also 17mm thicker.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh G900 is significantly lighter (120g ) than the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

G900
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

G900
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor.

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 10MP more than Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G900 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has 102% larger pixel area (2.81µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh G900, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features a 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 10.7× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.50 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has 160mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh G900. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh G900 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Mirrorless Cameras

G900
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Mirrorless Cameras

G900
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Mirrorless Cameras

G900
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
300 mm Tele Lens
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
10.7X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
367g
Body Thickness 50mm
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #109 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #451 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh G900 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh G900. Otherwise, Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is the better camera overall.

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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-08-06
Body Type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-300 mm (10.7×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.5-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 367g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 114 x 58 x 50mm
Battery Life 340 shots 440 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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