Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A37

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A37, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 21 months earlier than the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two 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 A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up vs the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has external dimensions 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 A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A37 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A37.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be behind in sensor technology.