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Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
54 Imaging
73 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon D800E front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
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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Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The D800E was introduced 5 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D800E scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 D800E GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon D800E

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 D800E 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D800E and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 D800E GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800E enjoys external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D800E compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 54 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800E and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D800E with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D800E will provide you with greater detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D800E Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
83
 manual focus
 high MP (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Nikon D800E as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
60
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
55
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D800E Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
74
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 high MP (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
48
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
66
 weather proof
 high MP (36MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D800E Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 high MP (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
63
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D800E Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
30
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
24
 decently wide (24mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Nikon D800E vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Nikon D800ERicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D800E Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-06-11 2012-02-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 5:4 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 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 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2979 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $2,389 $871