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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. 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 WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the WX1 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 WX1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WX1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the WX1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (550g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than average (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
63
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
24
rather wide (24mm)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (550g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $871 $149