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

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-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony HX30V
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 

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 
Display resolution922k920kSharper 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 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (254 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
24
pretty wide (24mm)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX30V
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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