Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Ricoh WG-30

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys physical 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) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WG-30 is 85 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WG-30.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.