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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10

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-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 6 months later than the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the TX10 with 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 TX10

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX10 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TX10 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX10

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the TX10.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony TX10
59
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony TX10
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX10
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $871 $309