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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 22 months prior to the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the NX300 in regards 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 NX300

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX300 
Screen resolution920k768kSharper screen (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX300 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX300

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX300.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX300 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 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 NX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 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 NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (24mm)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (550g)
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX300
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-02 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $871 $750