Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX100V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 4 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX100V.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.