Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A330

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A330, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty close but the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 15 months later than the A330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these 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 Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A330 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A330.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more modern GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.