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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 14 months later than the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these 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 NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung NX11

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX11 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX11 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX11

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX11 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX11.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX11 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX11.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Samsung NX11
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550g)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
59
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
24
has face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX11
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX11
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-02 2010-12-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $871 $626