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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony G3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both 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 G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the G3 in regards to 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 G3

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 G3 
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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 G3 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony G3

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 G3 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the G3.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and G3 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and G3.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
74
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
26
 has manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
55
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (550g)
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
48
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
23
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
59
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
63
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
36
 has manual focus
 very good size screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
24
 relatively wide (24mm)
 includes face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
27
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony G3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony G3
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $871 $200