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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W560, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 14 months later than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two 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 W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the W560 with respect 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 W560

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W560 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 W560 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W560

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the W560.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W560 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W560.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 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 W560
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony W560
48
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
59
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (550g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W560
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $871 $139