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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Released February 2012
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 13 months after the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each 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 ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the ST90 with regards 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 ST90

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ST90 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST90

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the ST90.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST90 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST90.

Plainly, the 2 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 getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (550g)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Samsung ST90 Sports photography features
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
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 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
63
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (550g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST90
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung ST90
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung ST90
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) -
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $871 $150