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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(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
  • Released February 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while 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 A450 (14MP) is pretty 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 revealed 2 years after the A450 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology 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 A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A450

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A450 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A450 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A450

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A450 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the A450.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A450 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A450.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 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 A450
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony A450 Street photography highlights
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
48
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony A450
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony A450
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Sony A450 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
9
no video
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A450
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-02-02 2010-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 400 photos 1050 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $871 $1,241