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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 6 months earlier than the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the NEX-5R for 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 NEX-5R

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-5R 

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

 NEX-5R GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-5R 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

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

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5R 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 are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NEX-5R.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-5R is 69 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
48
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography details
59
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (550g)
31
touchscreen capability
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-5R
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $871 $750