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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Superseded the Sony A7S II
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 9 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A7S III

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A7S III GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedJuly 2020February 2012Newer by 103 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k920kSharper screen (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A7S III

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A7S III 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has external 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) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A7S III.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7S III is 69 and 61 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A7S III.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S III Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Sony A7S III Sports photography details
48
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 shots)
2 card slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
24
fairly wide (24mm)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A7S III
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2020-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 600 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $871 $3,499