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Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
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
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Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 5D MIV and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 4 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 5D MIV GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedAugust 2016February 2012More modern by 56 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Canon 5D MIV

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 5D MIV GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will offer greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
84
focusing manually
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
64
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
66
environment proofing
supports touch focus
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
62
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
31
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
24
really wide (24mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2012-02-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $3,299 $871