Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The CX3 was revealed 19 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 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 comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX3 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the CX3 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.