Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was released very close to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX4 scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.