Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W810

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W810, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 23 months earlier than the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. 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 W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W810 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W810.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.