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

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR was unveiled 15 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GR grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern GR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.