Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W290

Here is a thorough review of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony W290, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was announced 18 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. 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 W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. 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") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W290 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W290.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W290 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.