Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX220

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX220, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX220 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX220 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX220 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.