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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290

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-W290 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 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 W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony W290, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the 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 W290 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony W290

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W290 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 W290 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W290

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W290 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the W290.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W290 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W290.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 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 W290
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
55
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition (550g)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Sony W290 Sports photography details
48
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony W290
59
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 heavier than competition (550g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
63
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
41
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Sony W290 Vlogging details
24
 really wide (24mm)
 offers face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic port
 heavier than competition (550 grams)
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W290 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W290
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
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 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $871 $230