Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony HX80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other 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 HX80 (18MP) is fairly close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both 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 HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX80 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.