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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 |
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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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |