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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony TX30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 18 months before the TX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the TX30 when it comes 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 TX30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TX30 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the TX30.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX30.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX30 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 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 TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sony TX30
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
48
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
59
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (550g)
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX30
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-02 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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 550g (1.21 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $871 $230