Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
- 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
- Introduced February 2012
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 overview
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is Ricoh's Advanced Mirrorless digital camera initially announced on February of 2012. It has got a 16 MegaPixel, CMOS APS-C sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 4928 x 3264.
The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is positioned #55 out of 62 in Advanced Mirrorless cameras & all-around #401 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to try our Advanced camera filter to get camera results based on your custom requirements.
Below is a graph of different criteria used in the scoring system.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 history
The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has a history of related cameras. Down below, you can find all older and the latest models along with key features.
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F2.512MPAPS-C2010
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Pros and Cons
Below is a checklist of upsides and downsides of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 based on aspects that are typically viewed as important in a digital camera.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor specifications
The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is run by the Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor chip. The size of the sensor in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 23.6mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 371 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 4928 x 3264 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CMOS sensor has 16 megapixels and provides a standard ISO range of 200 - 3200. RAW format is saved therefore the user has wider margin for error.
The graphic below shows the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is outlined in green.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTo get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 dimensions
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 weighs 1.21 lb (550g / 19.40 ounces) & has outside size of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7"). The weight of normal Advanced Mirrorless camera is 454g so the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is more heavy when compared with its rivals.
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The top view below will show the button arrangement on the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Lens specifications
The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got a fixed lens providing a focal range of 24-85mm giving it a 3.5 x zoom which is definitely not amazing nevertheless it would certainly be convenient in a few situations.
At the widest 24mm, the lens comes with an aperture of f3.5 and that's pretty slow and not the best for low light circumstances and you might find it difficult to get good bokeh. You will likely also have to boost the ISO setting leading to noisy photos. For the tele end, 85mm comes at f5.5 which is quite slow and you might need to set slower shutter speeds.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Connectivity
The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
- HDMI Yes
Cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth support can easily be used wirelessly through smartphones. You will be able to copy images and sometimes adjust settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.
A few applications even stream a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI port, it could be attached to an external display. Almost all cameras will allow you to recharge the battery through the USB port.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Video specifications
The maximum video resolution in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 1280 x 720 and you can capture in MPEG-4 file format. 720p is awful for today's standards. You really should target at least FUll HD resolution for video. The camera doesn't feature a microphone and headphone port which means that you have no control over the sound. It is perhaps a better idea to have a look at another camera if you want decent sound for your videos.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Weather Sealing
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 doesn't include weather sealing so damp conditions may damage the camera.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder
The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got a 3 inch fixed display screen boasting a resolution of 920 thousand dots.
Sadly the display screen isn't a touch screen.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe View Finder details for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 are the following:
- ViewFinder Electronic (optional)
Viewfinders can be really beneficial in bright outdoor situations which may make the camera screen washed out and hard to see.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Shutter specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 continuous shooting speed is 3.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/3200s.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Flash and Hot shoe specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with both built in flash along with external flash ability.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Autofocus specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with just Contrast Based Auto Focus & lacks Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot snappier & precise when compared with Contrast Based focusing. The camera has got Face detection which is valuable for portraits.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 supports manual focusing if needed in low light occasions or you need to have more precise focusing control.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Battery life
The battery (DB-90) in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is made to last for 400 images according to the CIPA specifications which is comparable with it's competition. The general Advanced Mirrorless camera battery life is 390. Sony A6600 has got the highest possible (810) battery life in this range of cameras.
Following is a number of Advanced Mirrorless cameras with the best battery life:
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for different styles of photography
The following illustration shows a overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for different styles of photography. To check out more, check out the specific section below.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has a points tally of 74 which is nice, meaning that it is a fine option to use for portrait photography. Shooting portraits leans heavily to sensor resolution, support for RAW photos and flexibility to utilize external lighting.
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Getting a decent points tally of 55, the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is fairly adequate to use in street photography. A good street photography camera comes with a good balance of picture quality and portability.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
A average sports photography points total of 48 means the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is relatively suited for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs excellent tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
Size is very critical when getting a camera for travel. Overall, the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 gets a decent 59 as a travelling camera which is fairly adequate to take on your journeys.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
If you find yourself planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the biggest factor will no doubt be image quality. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 at it's above average rating of 63 for a landscape camera is a fine choice within the current marketplace.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
A camera for vlogging ought to posses a articulating screen, microphone input and preferably IBIS. Considering everything, the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is just not good for vlogging as it delivers a awful score of 24.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Alternatives
If you want alternatives to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, below is a list of the highest rated cameras which fall within the category of Advanced Mirrorless.
The line graph followed below shows you a summary of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to it's top scoring rivals mentioned previously.
Following are several cameras you might see as alternate options. To read a thorough comparison, go to the "compare" link.