Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 3 months before the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two 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 HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX200V.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.