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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 6 months prior to the NX210 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the NX210 when considering 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 NX210

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX210 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX210 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX210

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX210 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the NX210.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX210 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX210 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
48
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
59
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (550g)
34
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX210
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-02 2012-08-14
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 measurements 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
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 - 15
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
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $871 $625