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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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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 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (245 grams)
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
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environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than average (245 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh 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