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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 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 A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 2 years later than the A330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two 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 A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the A330 in 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 A330

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A330 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A330 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A330

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A330 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides physical 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) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A330.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A330 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A330.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Sony A330 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Sony A330 Street photography details
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
48
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony A330
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Sony A330 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (550g)
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A330
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-02-02 2009-05-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 400 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $871 $545