Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony W310

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony W310, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was launched 8 months later than the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these 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 W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W310 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and W310.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W310 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.