Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6300

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the A6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6300 is 69 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6300.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A6300 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.