Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 19 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A3000 is 69 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A3000 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.