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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was announced 6 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the G900 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 G900 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 74 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh G900

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 G900 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G900 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh G900 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (247g)
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (247 grams)
24
really wide (24mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (550g)
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Ricoh G900Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-21 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $752 $871