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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung EX2F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 10 months prior to the EX2F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the EX2F when it comes to 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 Samsung EX2F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX2F 
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX2F GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2012Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung EX2F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX2F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the EX2F.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and EX2F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and EX2F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (550g)
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (294g)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung EX2F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2012-12-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $871 $478