Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 2 months after the HX5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX5 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HX5.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier.