Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A33

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A33, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 18 months after the A33 making them a generation away from one another. 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 A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A33 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A33.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.