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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony S2100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 2 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the S2100 when considering 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 S2100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 S2100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 S2100 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony S2100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the S2100.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and S2100.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony S2100
59
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (550g)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony S2100
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $871 $0