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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50

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 Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H50, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 3 years after the H50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the H50 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 H50

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 H50 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H50

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 H50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the H50.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and H50.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 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 H50 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
48
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
resolution not great (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony H50
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony H50
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reasonably wide (24mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H50
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $871 $80