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

Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these 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 GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the GX-1S in regards 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 GX-1S

          

          

            
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GX-1S 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2006Fresher by 74 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 GX-1S GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GX-1S 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

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

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the GX-1S.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GX-1S is 69 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GX-1S.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

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

        


        

          

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

          

          

                      

          Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S 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-1S Portrait photography highlights
73
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
50
 focusing manually
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no liveview
 megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
55
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (550g)
60
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (605 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
48
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
38
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no liveview
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
58
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 more heavy than others in class (550g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
 lighter than average in class (605 grams)
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
62
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no image stabilization
46
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 screen is small (2.5 inch)
 no liveview
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
24
 really wide (24mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
9
 can't record video
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-02 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $871 $850