Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was brought out 5 years before the RX100 IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both 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 RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up vs the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features physical 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 RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX100 IV is 85 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will result in greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.