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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced within a month of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX130 IS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Canon SX130 IS

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SX130 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX130 IS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2010Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (440 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery pack (440 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
26
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-08-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 367g (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $147