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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as EX1
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 20 months later than the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the 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 TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung TL500

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TL500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL500

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the TL500.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL500 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL500.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 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 TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Samsung TL500 Street photography information
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
48
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (550g)
64
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL500
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-02 2010-07-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $871 $527