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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 4 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these 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 GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the GX-20 when considering 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-20

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GX-20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2008Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GX-20 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung GX-20

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GX-20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the GX-20.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GX-20 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GX-20.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
48
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
59
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than others (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than others (550 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung GX-20
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-02-02 2008-01-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $871 $850