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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
33 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 2 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX30 IS scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

          

          

            
 SX30 IS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Canon SX30 IS

          

          

            
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SX30 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

          

          

            
 SX30 IS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2010Same generation
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 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") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).
Check the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 64 and 85 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 focusing manually
 supports RAW files
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
49
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than others in class (601g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography highlights
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 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great battery pack (440 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography factors
57
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (601g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
 great battery pack (440 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography advice
40
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7")
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (440 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than others in class (601 grams)
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 367 gr (0.81 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 440 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $147