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

Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69 Imaging
31 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
73
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
26
 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
58
 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)
43
 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony H50
62
 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
34
 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