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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 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-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 6 months before the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the NEX-F3 in relation to 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-F3

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-F3 

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

 NEX-F3 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 NEX-F3

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NEX-F3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

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

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the NEX-F3.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-F3 is 69 and 86 respectively.

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

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

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 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 NEX-F3
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
48
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
59
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
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decently wide (24mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (550g)
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 400 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $871 $470