Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony HX20V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 23 months prior to the HX20V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the 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 HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX20V is 85 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX20V.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind in sensor tech.