Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 7 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the 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 Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZX1.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.