Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX55

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX55, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 7 months later than the TX55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these 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 TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX55 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX55.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.