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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 5 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony HX350

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 HX350 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedDecember 2016February 2012Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX350

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HX350 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the HX350.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HX350.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX350 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550g)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have 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 HX350
59
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (550g)
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony HX350
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-02 2016-12-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $871 -