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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 2 years after the ST100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 ST100 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outside 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 ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the ST100.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST100 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100 Portrait photography information
74
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
55
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (550 grams)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than others (155 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
48
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
59
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competition (550g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
 supports touch to focus
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (155 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
63
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
37
 lovely big screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 supports face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (550g)
29
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung ST100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $871 $250