Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2012
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very comparable but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was manufactured within a month of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-160 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| VG-160 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Olympus VG-160
| GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| VG-160 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | 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 rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | 165 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | DB-90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $90 | $871 |