Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 2 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX270 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.