Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W230

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W230, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 18 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features exterior 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 W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W230 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W230.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W230 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.