Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony ZV-E10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 10 years before the ZV-E10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the ZV-E10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony ZV-E10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outside 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) while the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the ZV-E10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZV-E10 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony ZV-E10 to offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.