Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6700

The following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 12 years before the A6700 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the A6700 with respect 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 a6700. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A6700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6700 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6700 to resolve more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.