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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was launched 3 years prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 FE-4030 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 FE-4030 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 FE-4030 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
28
 decent MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
48
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
55
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than others (550g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
34
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
65
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 heavier than others (550g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
32
 rather wide (26mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
62
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
25
 rather wide (26mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
24
 really wide (24mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than others (550 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $871