Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX7V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 7 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX7V is 69 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.