Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released October 2017
- Old Model is Sony A7R II
- Renewed by Sony A7R IV

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 6 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these 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 A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the A7R III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A7R III
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
A7R III | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Released | October 2017 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 69 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+520k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A7R III
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | A7R III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A7R III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7R III is 69 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7R III.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R III will result in more detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-02-02 | 2017-10-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 657 grams (1.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 650 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $871 | $2,800 |