Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A65

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A65, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 3 months later than the A65 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical measurements 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A65 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A65.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A65 to give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.