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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A77 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A77 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these 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 A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the A77 II in terms of 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 A77 II

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A77 II GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedMay 2014February 2012Fresher by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A77 II

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A77 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the A77 II.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A77 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A77 II.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A77 II to produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Sony A77 II Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Sony A77 II Street photography details
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sony A77 II Sports photography advice
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Sony A77 II Travel photography features
59
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Sony A77 II Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (480 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A77 II
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-02 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 647 grams (1.43 lb)
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 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 480 pictures
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $871 $1,198