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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony S930, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these 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 S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the S930 in terms of 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 S930

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kClearer screen (+808k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony S930

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 S930 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical 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) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the S930.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and S930 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and S930.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
74
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
26
 manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
 Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
55
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (550 grams)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
48
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony S930
59
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competition (550g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
63
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
31
 manual focus
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny screen (2.4 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 provides face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (550g)
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony S930 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony S930
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 920k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Style 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $871 $219