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Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2023
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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R8 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was brought out 11 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R8 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 R8 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedFebruary 2023February 2012Newer by 135 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Canon R8

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 R8 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R8 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Canon R8 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R8 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon R8 will show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer R8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
78
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
no image stabilization
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (290 shots)
48
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
59
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (290 shots)
63
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
24
fairly wide (24mm)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Canon EOS R8Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS R8 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2012-02-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 24 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Amount of lenses 37 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461 gr (1.02 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,499 $871