Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX280 HS and 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 sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 2 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 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 straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS grades vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX280 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.