Nikon S02 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S02 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the S02 (1/3") and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was released 3 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S02 grades against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S02 has external measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 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") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S02 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S02 and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 97 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S02 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S02 will show more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S02 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.