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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1

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-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 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 HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the 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 HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony HX1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2009More modern by 34 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 HX1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has external dimensions 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the HX1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Sony HX1 Street photography advice
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony HX1
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony HX1
58
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (544 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
39
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Sony HX1 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
22
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (544 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-02 2009-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FH50
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $871 $47,999