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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 8 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony A6100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A6100 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2012Newer by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A6100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A6100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A6100.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6100 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A6100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Sony A6100 Sports photography features
48
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sony A6100 Travel photography information
59
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
86
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony A6100
24
fairly wide (24mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (550g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A6100
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-02 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
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 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $871 $748