Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 14 months before the HX50V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these 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 HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has exterior 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX50V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.