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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • New Model is Sony A6000
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the NEX-6 in the way of 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-6

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NEX-6 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-6

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-6 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the NEX-6.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-6 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-6.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 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-6 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (345g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography factors
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
59
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (550g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
75
lighter than competition (345g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
32
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-6
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-02 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 1018
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $871 $365