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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 6 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung GX-1L

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2006Newer by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GX-1L GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung GX-1L

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the GX-1L.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GX-1L is 69 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to give greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (550 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
48
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than average (550g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (550 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-02 2006-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $871 $0