Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W220

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 20 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two 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 W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores vs the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W220.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W220 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.