Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 14 months later than the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these 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 W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W570.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.