Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A230

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A230, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 2 years later than the A230 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outer 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) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A230.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.