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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony a3500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 3 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony a3500

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 a3500 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 a3500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony a3500

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 a3500 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the a3500.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and a3500.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony a3500 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 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 a3500 Portrait photography advice
74
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sony a3500
55
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than others (550g)
57
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony a3500
48
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
60
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
Sony a3500 Travel photography highlights
59
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 more heavy than others (550g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (411g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
63
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
70
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 provides face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than others (550 grams)
26
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than competition (411g)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony a3500
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-02 2014-03-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $871 $398