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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 13 months later than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the 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 ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the ST6500 in terms 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 ST6500

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST6500 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ST6500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST6500

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the ST6500.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST6500 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
48
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of 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 ST6500
59
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
43
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (24mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
32
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung ST6500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2011-01-19
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 measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) -
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $871 -