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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9

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-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 20 months later than the TX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the TX9 with regards to 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 TX9

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TX9 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX9

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TX9 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outside 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the TX9.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX9 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
48
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony TX9
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony TX9
24
really wide (24mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony TX9
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2010-07-08
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 2s
Maximum 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 -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $871 $799