Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 6 years before the RX1R II which is quite a big 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 RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has got external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX1R II is 85 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and RX1R II.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer you extra detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.