Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H55

Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H55, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 20 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the H55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and H55 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and H55.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an edge in sensor tech.