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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10

Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 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 RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony RX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 3 years prior to the RX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony RX10

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 RX10 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1290k920kSharper screen (+370k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX10

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony RX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the RX10.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and RX10 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sony RX10
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Sony RX10 Street photography factors
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 Sports photography features
48
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
environment proofing
great battery (420 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
58
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
great battery (420 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (420 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX10
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-02 2014-03-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 813 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $871 $698