Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A700

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A700, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 4 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. 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 A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the A700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A700.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.