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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50

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-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released very close to the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both 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 WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the WX50 in regards 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 WX50

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX50 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 WX50 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX50 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the WX50.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX50.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
74
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sony WX50
55
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (550 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
48
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony WX50
59
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competition (550g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
63
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
38
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
24
 quite wide (24mm)
 has face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competition (550 grams)
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX50
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2012-01-30
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 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
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 117 grams (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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $871 $250