Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a5100

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a5100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 3 years prior to the a5100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a5100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a5100 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a5100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.