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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX mini 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 NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the NX mini in relation to 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 NX mini

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX mini 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

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

 NX mini GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX mini 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

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

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the NX mini.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX mini is 69 and 93 respectively.

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

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

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX mini.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
75
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX mini
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 196g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images 650 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $871 $530