Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched about the same time to the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony HX30V
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
HX30V | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX30V
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | HX30V | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX30V.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 photos | 320 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $871 | $420 |