Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Below, we are reviewing the Canon XC10 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is very close but the XC10 (1") and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was unveiled 4 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XC10 scores versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 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") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XC10 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 54 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon XC10 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XC10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.