Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 2 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.