Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a5000

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony a5000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 23 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features 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 a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a5000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a5000.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony a5000 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.