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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30

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-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter 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 WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 7 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the WX30 when it comes 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 WX30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX30 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WX30 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the WX30.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX30.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sony WX30
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (550g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
48
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
59
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (550 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX30
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2011-07-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 550 gr (1.21 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $871 $259