Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 6 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature 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 3G being a Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 0k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Galaxy Camera 3G | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 69 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-02 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 180s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 pounds) | 305g (0.67 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 Overall 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $871 | $606 |