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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650

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-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W650, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched within a month of the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the W650 when it comes 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 W650

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W650 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 W650 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W650

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 W650 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the W650.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W650 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and W650.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (550g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
48
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
59
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (550 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony W650
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 photos 220 photos
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 recording
Type of storage 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 cost $871 $140