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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310

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-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony W310, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. 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 W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the W310 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 W310

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W310 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 W310 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W310

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the W310.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W310 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W310.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 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 W310
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony W310
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no 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 W310
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
63
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W310
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $871 $150