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

The following is a in depth review of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these 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 RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX100 VA is 85 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.