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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 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 A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A68, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 4 years before the A68 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the 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 A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the A68 with regard 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 A68

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A68 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A68 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2012Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A68

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A68 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. 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") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A68.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A68 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A68.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
48
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
Sony A68 Landscape photography information
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Sony A68 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A68
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony SLT-A68
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-02-02 2015-11-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 400 images 510 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $871 $581