Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S II
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 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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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A7S
- Updated by Sony A7S III
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A7S II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A7S II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A7S II
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
A7S II | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A7S II
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | A7S II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outside measurements 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 Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the A7S II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7S II is 69 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7S II.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-02-02 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 lb) | 627g (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $871 | $2,767 |