Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
- Launched February 2012
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CX1 was released 3 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX1 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| CX1 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh CX1
| GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| CX1 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will show more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Ricoh |
| Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-02-19 | 2012-02-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 180 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-70 | DB-90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $299 | $871 |
