Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 4 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these 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 A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A300 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.