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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. 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 Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Galaxy Camera 

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

 Galaxy Camera GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

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

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

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

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera is 69 and 90 respectively.

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

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

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
48
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (300g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-02 2013-02-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $871 $450