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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 23 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the 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 Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation 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 Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Galaxy Camera 2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
48
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
59
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than others (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (550g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than others in class (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-02 2014-01-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $871 $400