Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was announced 6 months prior to the DP2x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these 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 DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP2x is 85 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and DP2x.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will offer more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.