Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A580

Below is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A580, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 9 months later than the A580 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A580 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A580.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.