Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
(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
- Released February 2012
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8010 was announced 24 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 8010 matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| 8010 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Olympus 8010
| GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
| Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| 8010 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 8010 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8010 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
| Also called as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 180 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | DB-90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $600 | $871 |