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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was revealed 17 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 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 full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX4 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 CX4 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh CX4

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 CX4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 CX4 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CX4 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX4 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older CX4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX4 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-19 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $211 $871