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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 24 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm S8600 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Fujifilm S8600

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm S8600 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8600 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The newer Fujifilm S8600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
63
great battery (410 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 images 400 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $871