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

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-T900 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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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
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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
Photography Glossary
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)
52
 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
37
 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