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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

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
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 17 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (550g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than others (140g)
has built in flash
low battery power (320 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
48
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
24
rather wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (550g)
28
has face detection focus
lighter than others (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-02 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 400 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $871 $566