Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 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
- Launched February 2012
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar age |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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