Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 12 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony ZV-E1
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
ZV-E1 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 135 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony ZV-E1
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display sizing |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external 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-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the ZV-E1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZV-E1 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ZV-E1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-02-02 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 195 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 483 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 570 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $871 | $2,198 |