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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX300M, former being 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 NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 11 months before the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the NX300M in terms of 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 NX300M

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX300M 
Screen resolution920k768kSharper screen (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX300M GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX300M

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX300M 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX300M.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300M is 69 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300M.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550g)
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
great 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 highlights
Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
48
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
has touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
33
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $871 $699