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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66

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-TX66 front
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX66, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced about the same time to the TX66 which means that they are of a similar age. Each 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 TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony TX66

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX66 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 TX66 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX66

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX66 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the TX66.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX66 is 69 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX66.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
42
 has manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
55
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (550g)
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
48
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect autofocus
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery power (250 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
59
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competitors (550g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery power (250 CIPA)
 features focus via touch
 good MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
63
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
51
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (26mm)
 good sized screen (3.3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 good battery power (250 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (550g)
36
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2012-02-28
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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $871 $350