Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A7

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 4 years before the A7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the A7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A7 is 85 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 will produce greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be behind in sensor innovation.