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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 6 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with 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 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of 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 Galaxy Camera 4G

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Galaxy Camera 4G GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen dimension4.8"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 4G

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (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 factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (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 details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
48
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
59
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (550g)
36
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 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 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 550 gr (1.21 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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 One One
Retail cost $871 $550