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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
Photography Glossary
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