Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2020 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 101 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
| Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony 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 |
