Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6500

In this article, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 5 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the A6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6500 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6500.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind in sensor innovation.