Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 5 months earlier than the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. Each 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 HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the HX20V in the way of 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 Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX20V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX20V.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX20V will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.