Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A58, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 22 months before the A58 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both 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 A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A58 is 69 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A58.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A58 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.