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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50

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-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-50 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of 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-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the WG-50 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-50

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WG-50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WG-50 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2012Fresher by 64 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-50

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WG-50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the WG-50.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-50 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-50.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older 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-50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
59
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (24mm)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-50
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Ricoh WG-50
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-02 2017-05-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 lbs) 193g (0.43 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
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $871 $280