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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3

Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony FX3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 10 years prior to the FX3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony FX3

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 FX3 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedFebruary 2021February 2012Fresher by 110 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony FX3

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 FX3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony FX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the FX3.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and FX3 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and FX3.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (600 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony FX3
58
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Sony FX3 Landscape photography features
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sony FX3
24
rather wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony FX3
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony FX3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-02 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 716g (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 400 images 600 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at release $871 $3,900