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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the ZV-1 for 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 ZV-1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ZV-1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedMay 2020February 2012Newer by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony ZV-1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ZV-1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the ZV-1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZV-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
48
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
59
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competition (294 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (550g)
86
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony ZV-1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2020-05-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 550g (1.21 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $871 $750