Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony TX7

Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony TX7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 8 months later than the TX7 and they are both of a similar age. Both 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 TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the TX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX7 is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TX7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.