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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung MV800, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 6 months later than the MV800 so they are both of a similar age. The two 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 MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung MV800

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 MV800 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 MV800 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung MV800

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 MV800 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. 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") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the MV800.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and MV800 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and MV800.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
43
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung MV800
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2011-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $871 $499