Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 7 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outer 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX30.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.