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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |