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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VII
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 7 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each 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 RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the RX100 VI 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 RX100 VI

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 RX100 VI GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedJune 2018February 2012Newer by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX100 VI

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX100 VI 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outside 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 RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the RX100 VI.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and RX100 VI is 69 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
48
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
59
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition (301g)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (550 grams)
77
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (301 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX100 VI
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2018-06-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 301 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $871 $1,198