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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung ST600, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 2 years after the ST600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the ST600 for 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 ST600

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST600 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 ST600 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kSharper display (+232k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST600

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the ST600.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST600.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600 Portrait photography highlights
74
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
29
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
55
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
48
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 low fps (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 lacks phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
59
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 more heavy than average in class (550g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 supports focus via touch
 good  resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (27mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
63
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
43
 quite wide (27mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
24
 quite wide (24mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
30
 quite wide (27mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
 heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung ST600
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
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
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $871 $330