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

Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(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
Sony A7R III
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 

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 
ReleasedOctober 2017February 2012More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kClearer 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 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
48
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
58
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great sensor resolution (42MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R III Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A7R III
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha A7R III
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