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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80

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-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
38

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX80, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 11 months prior to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX80 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 WX80 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outside 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the WX80.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX80 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WX80.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80 Portrait photography information
74
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
55
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (124 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
48
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
59
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average in class (124 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
63
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
38
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (550g)
35
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (124 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony WX80
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 550g (1.21 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical 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 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 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $871 $276