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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 3 years earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm S1500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Fujifilm S1500

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm S1500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
heavier than others (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
22
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
pretty wide (24mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (550 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $871