Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 8 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the A7R IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7R IV is 69 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will show more detail with its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.