Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX300

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 12 months before the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Each of the 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 WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers external 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) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX300.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.