Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 12 months before the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX300.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX300 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.