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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A380, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 2 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology 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 A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A380

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A380 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A380 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A380

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A380 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A380.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A380.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 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 A380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sony A380
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony A380
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
Sony A380 Travel photography info
59
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony A380
24
quite wide (24mm)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
9
can't record video
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A380
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-02-02 2009-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 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 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 519g (1.14 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life 400 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $871 $899