Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A57

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A57, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 7 months prior to the A57 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the 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 A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A57 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A57.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A57 is 69 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A57.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.