Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A6100

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was launched 10 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the A6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A6100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.