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

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Canon EOS R front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

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

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon R vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon R versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was launched 6 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 R GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2012More modern by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 R 

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

 R GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

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

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R has got exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the R vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 62 and 69 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R will give greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (370 CIPA)
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (370 per charge)
58
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (370 shots)
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
24
pretty wide (24mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Canon R vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Canon EOS RRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS R Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2012-02-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 40000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $2,299 $871