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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
25
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 14 months later than the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these 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 W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the W570 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 W570

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W570 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 W570 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W570

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the W570.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W570.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 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 W570
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
48
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (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 W570 Travel photography factors
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W570
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $871 $159