Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX5
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX5 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 20 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the 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 WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony WX5
| GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| WX5 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX5
| GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX5.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-02 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 180s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $871 | $250 |
