Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A77, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 4 months later than the A77 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A77 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A77.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A77 to render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.