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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the 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 HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the HZ15W in relation 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 HZ15W

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HZ15W 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 HZ15W GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HZ15W 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the HZ15W.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ15W is 69 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ15W.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
74
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
31
 has manual focus
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
55
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than average (550 grams)
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
48
 good  resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
59
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 more heavy than average (550g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (249 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
63
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
40
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than average (550g)
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-02 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $871 $330