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

Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX10
  • New Model is Sony RX10 III
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 4 years before the RX10 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the 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 RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX10 II 

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

 RX10 II GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedJune 2015February 2012More modern by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX10 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

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

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the RX10 II.

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

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

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

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

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and RX10 II.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 II 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 RX10 II as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (550 grams)
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 II Sports photography details
48
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 II Travel photography advice
58
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 II Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (550 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX10 II
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-02 2015-06-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $871 $998