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

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 21 months after the NEX-5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical measurements 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-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the NEX-5.

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

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.