Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A55

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A55, one being 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 A55 (16MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured within a month of the A55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the 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 A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has got 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) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the A55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A55 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A55.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A55 will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.