Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a extensive review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 6 months after the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-C3 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the age of the products into consideration.