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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 22 months before the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the NX2000 when it comes 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 NX2000

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX2000 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX2000

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX2000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical dimensions 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 NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the NX2000.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX2000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX2000 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others (228g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
24
really wide (24mm)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
35
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX2000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-02 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 228g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 400 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $871 $599