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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70

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-H70 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 14 months after the H70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the H70 when considering 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 H70

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 H70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 H70 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H70

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the H70.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and H70 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and H70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
74
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
30
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sony H70
55
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
48
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
36
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
59
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony H70
63
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no image stabilization
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
24
 relatively wide (24mm)
 provides face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
 heavier than competition in class (550g)
29
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony H70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony H70
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $871 $199