Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 4 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these 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 A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A300
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | A300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
A300 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A300
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | A300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A300 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-02-02 | 2008-01-30 |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $871 | $0 |