Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX30

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 11 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the FX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and FX30 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and FX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony FX30 to give more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.