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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 12 months after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS grades against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX230 HS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Canon SX230 HS

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SX230 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX230 HS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX230 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (440 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (223 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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great battery power (440 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-08-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 367g (0.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $147