Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP1

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sigma DP1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two 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 Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will render more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.