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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 3 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh WG-30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WG-30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WG-30 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the WG-30.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-30.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
48
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
59
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
63
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
24
quite wide (24mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Ricoh WG-30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-02 2014-10-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $871 $428