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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35

Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A35, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 5 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two 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 A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the A35 with respect 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 A35

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A35 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A35

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got 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) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A35.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A35 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A35.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
48
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (440 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A35
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony SLT-A35
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-02-02 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 400 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $871 $598