Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony QX10

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony QX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 19 months prior to the QX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with physical dimensions 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 QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the QX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony QX10 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.