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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

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
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
51
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
39
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
59
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
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
63
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
47
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