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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620

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-W620 front
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 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled within a month of the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both 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 W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the W620 with respect to 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 W620

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W620 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 W620 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W620

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W620 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the W620.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W620 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W620.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony W620
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rather wide (24mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W620
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 550g (1.21 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $871 $102