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Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S3000 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the S3000 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3000 was announced 24 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3000 scores versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 S3000 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon S3000

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 S3000 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 S3000 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3000 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3000 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S3000 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3000
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decently wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $871