Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 20 months after the HZ25W making them a generation away from each other. 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 HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung HZ25W
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
HZ25W | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ25W
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | HZ25W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides exterior measurements 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 HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the HZ25W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ25W.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-02 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $871 | $350 |