Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was launched 3 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6010 matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 94 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.