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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the NX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the NX30 with respect to 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 NX30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX30 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k920kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX30.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX30 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX30.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX30 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2014-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 375 grams (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $871 $699