Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony RX10 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 5 years prior to the RX10 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. 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 RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores versus the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX10 II is 85 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX10 II.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will provide greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.