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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 23 months earlier than the WB50F which makes them a generation away from each other. The two 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 WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung WB50F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WB50F 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WB50F GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB50F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WB50F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WB50F.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB50F is 69 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor 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 WB50F as a Travel photography camera
59
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (550 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung WB50F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s -
Max shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
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