Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD1

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured within a month of the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the 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 SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. 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") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SD1 is 85 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SD1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will render greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.