Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 16 months earlier than the NEX-7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NEX-7.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind in sensor innovation.