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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 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 NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 14 months before the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the NX1100 in terms of 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 NX1100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX1100 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2012More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX1100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX1100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the NX1100.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX1100 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 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 NX1100 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not 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 NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (550 grams)
34
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX1100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-02 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 400 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $871 $600