Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX10
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX10 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 14 months after the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these 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 WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony WX10
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WX10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
WX10 | 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 WX10
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX10.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-BG1 |
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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $871 | $200 |