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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 11 months before the ST150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the ST150F in relation 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 ST150F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST150F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ST150F GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST150F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the ST150F.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST150F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550g)
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
24
really wide (24mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung ST150F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $871 $300