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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D3S
  • Replacement is Nikon D4s
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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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the D4 (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The D4 was revealed around the same time to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR 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 brief highlight of how the D4 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 D4 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon D4

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 D4 

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 D4 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D4 has got external dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 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") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D4 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 50 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The D4 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler.

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 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 Nikon D4
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D4
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D4
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
59
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
63
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
24
rather wide (24mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Nikon D4Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D4 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-06 2012-02-02
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3280 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with brightness control TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340g (2.95 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2965 not tested
Other
Battery life 2600 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $4,500 $871