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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured very close to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 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 to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm S4200 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Fujifilm S4200

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm S4200 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 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 Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (543g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (543g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 300 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $871