Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX10V

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured at a similar time to the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX10V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX10V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.