Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 21 months after the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-3 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.