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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 7 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z50 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Z50 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2012Newer by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon Z50

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Z50 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z50 to give more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
72
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397g)
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
75
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
48
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (397g)
58
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
24
rather wide (24mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Nikon Z50Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Z50 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2012-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $857 $871