Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below is a in depth review of the Canon R7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R7 was released 10 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R7 matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R7 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R7 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R7 offers physical measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R7 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 64 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon R7 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer R7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.