Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX10 IS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 18 months before the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX10 IS grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 65 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.