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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 19 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A3000

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A3000 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 A3000 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2012Fresher by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A3000

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A3000 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A3000.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A3000 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A3000.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A3000 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sony A3000
55
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
57
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
48
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
60
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sony A3000 Travel photography information
59
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (550g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (411g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
63
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no image stabilization
70
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony A3000
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
26
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competitors (411g)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A3000
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-02 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $871 $398