Clicky

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Tough-3000 was released 3 years earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Tough-3000 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Tough-3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Tough-3000 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 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 dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
Photography Glossary

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 159 gr (0.35 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $871