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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other 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 WB850F (16MP) is very comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed at a similar time to the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the WB850F when considering 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 WB850F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WB850F 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WB850F GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB850F

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WB850F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB850F 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 vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WB850F.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB850F is 69 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB850F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
48
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
59
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
24
quite wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung WB850F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $871 $599