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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 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 a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 10 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the a1 in terms 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 a1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 a1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2012Fresher by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony a1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 a1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides 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) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the a1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a1 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Sony a1 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
88
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Sony a1 Street photography advice
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony a1 Sports photography highlights
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (530 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Sony a1 Travel photography features
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than others (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery power (530 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
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 a1
63
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (530 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Sony a1 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (24mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others (550 grams)
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony a1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha a1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2021-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Total lenses - 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 530 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $871 $6,498