Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX400V

The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony HX400V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 4 years before the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX400V is 85 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX400V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to give extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.