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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 20 months after the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from each other. 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 HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the HZ35W with regard 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 HZ35W

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HZ35W 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 HZ35W GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 HZ35W 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the HZ35W.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ35W.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
74
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
34
 focusing manually
 provides face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
55
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition (550 grams)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
48
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect auto focus
42
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't 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 HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
59
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 heavier than competition (550 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than competition (245g)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
63
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
43
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
24
 relatively wide (24mm)
 comes with face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition (550g)
31
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (245g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-02 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $871 $300