Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 11 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will render greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.