Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 7 months prior to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 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 Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 95 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.