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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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