Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh WG-M1
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
WG-M1 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-M1
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys exterior measurements 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 WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the WG-M1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-M1 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-M1.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-02 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | (1×) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
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 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-90 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $871 | $2,000 |