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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 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
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 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 companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 4 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS 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 SX610 HS matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX610 HS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Canon SX610 HS

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX610 HS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 93 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to resolve more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 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 SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (191 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
63
better than average battery life (440 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-06 2010-08-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 20 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 367 gr (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $214 $147