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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A200, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 3 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the A200 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 A200

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2008Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A200 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A200

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical 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 A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the A200.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A200.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
48
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony A200
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Sony A200 Landscape photography info
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A200
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-02-02 2008-07-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 572g (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $871 $100