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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900

Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 3 years after the T900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two 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 T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the T900 in terms of 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 T900

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 T900 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony T900

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 T900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the T900.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and T900 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and T900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 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 T900 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (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 T900 Sports photography details
48
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
59
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (550g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony T900
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $871 $300