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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 14 months later than the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these 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 TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the TX100V 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 TX100V

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TX100V GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX100V

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the TX100V.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX100V is 69 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX100V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (550g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
59
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than average (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (147g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
63
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
24
fairly wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (550g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options 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
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
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $871 $380