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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1

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-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 16 months before the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of 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 TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony TF1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TF1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TF1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TF1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the TF1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TF1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (550g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony TF1
48
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TF1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2012-02-02 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $871 $266