Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST80
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung ST80, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 2 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the 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 ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung ST80
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | ST80 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
ST80 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST80
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got 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) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the ST80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST80 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST80.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Samsung ST80 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-02-02 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 370.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-90 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $871 | $249 |