Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony a5100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was brought out 5 years before the a5100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features outer 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) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the a5100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and a5100 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and a5100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.