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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-30W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WG-30W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

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

 WG-30W GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2012Fresher by 32 months

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

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

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WG-30W.

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

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

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

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

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
36
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
48
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have 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-30W
59
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (550g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-02 2014-10-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $871 $280