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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 2 months after the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. 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 Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the DV300F with regards 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 Samsung DV300F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DV300F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 DV300F GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung DV300F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the DV300F.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DV300F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
24
really wide (24mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung DV300F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-02 2012-01-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $871 $200