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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 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 A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A99, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 10 months earlier than the A99 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the A99 with regard 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 A99

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 A99 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2012More modern by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A99

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 A99 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the A99.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A99 is 69 and 57 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and A99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 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 A99
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (550 grams)
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
48
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony A99
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 Landscape photography factors
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery life (500 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (550g)
76
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony A99
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-02 2012-12-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 812g (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 400 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $871 $1,998