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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 21 months later than the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both 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 NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung NX5

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX5 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX5

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the NX5.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX5 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX5.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to result in extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
48
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
59
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
heavier than others (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery (400 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (550g)
24
has face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $871 $499