Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Sony A68

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A68, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and A68 (24MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 6 years before the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A68 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and A68.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A68 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.