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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 2 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the TX1 for 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 TX1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TX1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the TX1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sony TX1
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (550g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-02 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.9mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 -
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 grams (1.21 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $871 $350