Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 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 into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The full galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 88 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.