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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was unveiled 9 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2021February 2012Fresher by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k920kCrisper screen (+1440k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 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") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will resolve extra detail having an extra 86MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S 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 GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
97
manual focus
great megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
more heavy than others in class (900g)
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
91
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
48
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great megapixels (102MP)
more heavy than others in class (900g)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
93
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
63
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Fujifilm GFX 100SRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-02-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at launch $5,999 $871