Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 10 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a1 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.