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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 12 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm T550 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Fujifilm T550

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm T550 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T550 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger Fujifilm T550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (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

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
24
really wide (24mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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 4608 x 3440 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136g (0.30 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $871