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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 23 months earlier than the WB35F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the WB35F 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 WB35F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WB35F GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB35F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WB35F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outside measurements 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 WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the WB35F.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB35F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Samsung WB35F Street photography features
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung WB35F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-02 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $871 $130