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

Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
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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
73
 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
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
58
 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
62
 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