RICOH LENS A16 24-85 mm : What is the difference between GXR A16 24-85mm, A12 28mm, and A12 50mm ?
With the GXR, the specifications vary depending on the lens attached to it.
The following is the comparison chart between [GXR with RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5], [GXR with GR LENS A12 28mm F2.5], and [GXR with GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO].
[RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm] means [GXR with RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5].
Lens name details
[GR LENS A12 28mm] means [GXR with GR LENS A12 28mm F2.5].
Lens name details
[GR LENS A12 50mm] means [GXR with GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO].
Lens name details
: Firmware update will include new enhanced features on the items with this icon.
Go to [GXR firmware update]
Image sensor / Lens
Items | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
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Effective pixels (Total pixels) (approx.) | 16.20 million pixels (16.50 million pixels) | 12.30 million pixels (12.90 million pixels) | 12.30 million pixels (12.90 million pixels) |
Image sensor | CMOS 23.6 x 15.7 mm |
CMOS
23.6 x 15.7 mm |
CMOS
23.6 x 15.7 mm |
Focal length (35 mm filmcameras equivalent) | f = 15.7 mm ~ 55.5 mm (24 ~ 85 mm) |
f = 18.3 mm
(28 mm) |
f = 33 mm
(50 mm) |
F-Aperture (f- number) | (W) F: 3.5 - 22, (T) F: 5.5 - 22 | F: 2.5 - 22 *a1 | F: 2.5 - 22 *a1 |
Shooting distance (From the front of the lens) | Approx. 25 cm - infinity | Approx. 20 cm - infinity | Approx. 30 cm - infinity |
Macro range (From the front of the lens) | No macro function | No macro function | Approx. 7 cm - infinity |
Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical lens elements with 6 surfaces) | 9 elements in 6 groups (2 aspherical lens elements with 2 surfaces) | 9 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens element with 2 surfaces) |
Optical zoom | 3.5 x |
N/A
(fixed focal) |
N/A
(fixed focal) |
Digital zoom (still images) | 4.0 x | 4.0 x | 4.0 x |
Auto Resize zoom | 6.8 x (VGA) | 5.9 x (VGA) | 5.9 x (VGA) |
Filter diameter | 55 mm | 40.5 mm | 40.5 mm |
- *a1)F22 displays in the Auto shooting mode : Being used by a combination of aperture and ND filter.
Photograph features of camera
Items | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
---|---|---|---|
Imaging engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | GR ENGINE III | GR ENGINE III |
Shooting modes (on mode dial) | ![]() |
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Exposure metering | Multi (256-segment), Center-weighted, Spot | Multi (256-segment), Center-weighted, Spot | Multi (256-segment), Center-weighted, Spot |
Auto aperture shift | Available | Available | Available |
Shutter speed auto shift | Available | Available | Available ![]() |
Exposure compensation | +4.0 ~ -4.0 step : 1/3EV, 1/2EV |
+4.0 ~ -4.0
step : 1/3EV, 1/2EV |
+4.0 ~ -4.0
step : 1/3EV, 1/2EV |
Dynamic Range Compensation | Available | N/A | N/A |
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) | AUTO / AUTO-HI / ISO-LO / ISO 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 |
AUTO / AUTO-HI / ISO-LO / ISO 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200
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AUTO / AUTO-HI / ISO-LO / ISO 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200
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ISO sensitivity step | 1/3 EV , 1 EV (selectable) About [ISO Step Setting]. |
1/3 EV , 1 EV (selectable) ![]() |
1/3 EV , 1 EV (selectable) ![]() |
ISO upper limit / shutter speed switch setting (ISO Auto-HI settings) | Available | Available ![]() |
Available ![]() |
Focus mode | Multi AF, Spot AF, MF (manual), Snap, ∞ (Infinity) | Multi AF, Spot AF, MF (manual), Snap, ∞ (Infinity) | Multi AF, Spot AF, MF (manual), Snap, ∞ (Infinity) |
AF method | Contrast AF | Contrast AF | Contrast AF |
Full Press Snap | Off, On, Auto-Hi ISO | Off, On, Auto-Hi ISO | Off, On, Auto-Hi ISO |
Snap Focus Distance options | 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m, 5m, ∞ (infinity) | 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m, 5m, ∞ (infinity) | 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m, 5m, ∞ (infinity) |
Pre-AF | Available | Available | Available |
Focus assist selection | Available | Available ![]() |
Available ![]() |
Spot AF Area Setting | Available | Available ![]() |
Available ![]() |
Available shutter speed in [Auto] mode | 1 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. | 1 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. | 1 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. |
Available shutter speed in [A] / [S] / [P] mode | 15 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. | 15 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. | 15 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. |
Available shutter speed in [M] mode | 180 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. | 180 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. | 180 sec. ~ 1/3200 sec. |
Bulb / Time | Available | Available ![]() |
Available ![]() |
Target shift | AE, AF, AE/AF | AE, AF, AE/AF | AE, AF, AE/AF |
RAW photography | Available | Available | Available |
RAW + JPEG photography | Available | Available | Available |
RAW only photography (without JPEG) | Available | Available ![]() |
Available ![]() |
Noise reduction | Off / Weak / Strong / MAX / Auto | Off / Weak / Strong / MAX / Auto |
Off / Weak / Strong / MAX / Auto
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Noise reduction ISO | All / Over ISO 201 / Over ISO 401 / Over ISO 801 / Over ISO 1601 / ISO 3200 | All / Over ISO 201 / Over ISO 401 / Over ISO 801 / Over ISO 1601 / ISO 3200 | All / Over ISO 201 / Over ISO 401 / Over ISO 801 / Over ISO 1601 / ISO 3200 |
White balance | AUTO, Multi-P AUTO *b1, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent Lamp1, Incandescent Lamp2, Fluorescent Lamp, Manual Settings, Detail | AUTO, Multi-P AUTO *b1, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent Lamp1, Incandescent Lamp2, Fluorescent Lamp, Manual Settings, Detail |
AUTO, Multi-P AUTO
*b1, Outdoors, Cloudy, Fluorescent Lamp, Manual Settings, Detail,
Incandescent Lamp1, Incandescent Lamp2 ![]() |
White balance compensation | Available | Available | Available |
Image settings | Vivid, Standard, Natural, B&W, B&W (TE), Setting 1 / Setting 2 | Vivid, Standard, Natural, B&W, B&W (TE), Setting 1 / Setting 2 | Vivid, Standard, Natural, B&W, B&W (TE), Setting 1 / Setting 2 |
SCENE modes |
• Movie • Portrait • Sports • Landscape • Nightscape • Skew Correct Mode • Miniaturize • High Contrast B&W • Soft Focus • Cross Process • Toy Camera |
• Movie • Portrait • Sports • Landscape • Nightscape • Skew Correct Mode • Miniaturize • High Contrast B&W • Soft Focus • Cross Process • Toy Camera ![]() |
• Movie • Portrait • Sports • Landscape • Nightscape • Skew Correct Mode • Miniaturize • High Contrast B&W • Soft Focus • Cross Process • Toy Camera ![]() |
Black & White photography | Available (in Image Settings) | Available (in Image Settings) | Available (in Image Settings) |
High Contrast B&W photography | Available (in SCENE mode) | Available (in SCENE mode) | Available (in SCENE mode) |
Movie mode | Available (in SCENE mode) | Available (in SCENE mode) | Available (in SCENE mode) |
Movie size | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Bracketing | AE bracket, White balance bracket, Color bracket, ISO bracket | AE bracket, White balance bracket, Color bracket, ISO bracket ![]() |
AE bracket, White balance bracket, Color bracket, ISO bracket ![]() |
Level indicator | Available (tilt / horizontal direction) | Available (horizontal direction) | Available (horizontal direction) |
Antiblur function (Image stabilizer) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Continuous mode / Multi shooting | Continuous *b2, M-Cont Plus | Continuous *b2, M-Cont Plus | Continuous *b2, M-Cont Plus |
Multi shooting *b2 in RAW mode | Max. 3 pictures (With Noise reduction setting OFF) | Max. 4 pictures (With Noise reduction setting OFF) | Max. 4 pictures (With Noise reduction setting OFF) |
Interval shooting | Available | Available | Available |
Built-in flash usage | N/A *b3 | Available | Available |
GF-1 usage (optional external flash unit) | Available | Available | Available |
Manual Flash settings *b4 | Available | Available | Available |
Manual Flash amount *b4 | Full, 1/1.4 ~ 1/64 | Full, 1/1.4 ~ 1/64 | Full, 1/1.4 ~ 1/64 |
Flash exposure compensation *b5 | +2.0EV ~ -2.0EV (1/3 EV, or 1/2 EV step) | +2.0EV ~ -2.0EV (1/3 EV, or 1/2 EV step) | +2.0EV ~ -2.0EV (1/3 EV, or 1/2 EV step) |
Flash Synchro settings *b6 | 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain | 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain | 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain |
- *b1) For scenes with both sunlight and shadow, the camera automatically selects the optimal white balance to fit the light source of each segregated area of the image. For the details on the [Multi-pattern Auto white balance], see the following FAQ.
- [A12 50mm FAQ: What is the [Multi-P AUTO] (multi-pattern auto white balance)?]
- *b2) Normal continuous (While pressing the shutter release button, the camera takes multiple pictures continuously).
- *b3) Vignetting always appears whenever the internal flash is used. The GF-1 (optional external flash unit) is recommended for flash photography.
- *b4) The specification is the same on both the GF-1 usage and the internal flash usage. When you choose the [Manual Flash] in the Flash mode, you can control the flash manually. For the details on the [Manual Flash Amount], see the following FAQ.
- [A12 50mm FAQ : About controlling the flash manually (Manual Flash Amount).]
- *b5)The specification is the same on both the GF-1 usage and the internal flash usage.
- *b6)The specification is the same on both the GF-1 usage and the it ern al flash usage. This is the option to choose the flash synchro timing from either [1st Curtain] or [2nd Curtain]. For the details on the [Flash Synchro Settings], see the following FAQ.
- [A12 50mm FAQ : Details on the setting for flash timing (Flash Synchro Settings).]
Feature enhanced update
: Items with this icon requires the firmware update.
- Go to [GXR firmware update]
See below for the details on what functions are included by feature enhanced firmware updates.
GXR : Updated functions - By Modes
Button / Key assignments and display settings
Items | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
---|---|---|---|
My Settings | 3 settings (in mode dial) | 3 settings (in mode dial) | 3 settings (in mode dial) |
My Settings [Box] *c1 | Available (up to 6 settings) | Available (up to 6 settings) | Available (up to 6 settings) |
My Settings [Card] *c2 | Available (up to 6 settings) | Available (up to 6 settings) ![]() |
Available (up to 6 settings) ![]() |
DIRECT button feature *c3 | Available | Available | Available |
Fn button registrations | Fn1 / Fn2 | Fn1 / Fn2 | Fn1 / Fn2 |
ADJ. lever settings | 4 settings | 4 settings | 4 settings |
Grid Guide display | 3 types | 3 types | 3 types |
Shooting Info. Display frame *c4 | Available | Available | Available |
Information Display mode *c5 | Available | Available | Available |
Store Menu Cursor position | Available | Available | Available |
Enter Copyright information *c6 | Available | Available ![]() |
Available ![]() |
- *c1)You can save 6 My settings into the [My Settings Box] in advance, and you can recall a My setting from the box to register it to MY1, MY2, or MY3.
- *c2)This function allows you to save My settings into an SD card. You can save My settings into the [My Settings Card] in advance, and you can recall a My setting from the Card to register it to MY1, MY2, or MY3. The saved settings in the card can be used from another GXR with the same unit.
- *c3)Pressing the DIRECT button in the shooting mode shows the current shooting setting. This DIRECT mode allows you to choose an item and to change the current shooting settings directly.
- [Details on the DIRECT button.]
- *c4)This is the option to display shooting icons in a frame surrounding the view through the lens.
- *c5)This is the option to display shooting information in the picture display when the picture display is off.
- *c6)Use [Copyright notice] in the menu. It is to write the copyright information into the Exif data of the image. The recorded copyright information can be checked in [details + histogram display] mode in playback.
- About [Copyright notice].
Playback features of camera
Items | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
---|---|---|---|
Picture display (LCD) | 3.0 " / approx. 920,000 dots | 3.0 " / approx. 920,000 dots | 3.0 " / approx. 920,000 dots |
Image rotation | Automatic rotation in Playback | Automatic rotation in Playback | Automatic rotation in Playback |
Thumbnail view | 20 frames or 81 frames view | 20 frames or 81 frames view | 20 frames or 81 frames view |
Display of enlarged image | Max. 16x | Max. 16x | Max. 16x |
White balance (color tone) compensation | Available (adjustable in Green, Magenta, Blue, Amber) | Available (adjustable in Green, Magenta, Blue, Amber) | Available (adjustable in Green, Magenta, Blue, Amber) |
Level compensation (Image brightness and contrast correction) | Available (Level Compensation: Auto / Manual) | Available (Level Compensation: Auto / Manual) | Available (Level Compensation: Auto / Manual) |
Display of Details + Histogram | Available | Available | Available |
Resize images | Available | Available | Available |
One press zoom *d1 | Available with ADJ. lever | Available with ADJ. lever | Available with ADJ. lever |
Memorizing the last played back image *d2 | Available | Available | Available |
Flag function setting *d3 | Available | Available | Available |
White Saturation display | Available | Available | Available |
ON/OFF *d4 for White Saturation display | Selectable | Selectable ![]() |
Selectable ![]() |
- *d1)Pressing the ADJ. lever allows zooming to the configured magnification.
- *d2)The camera memorizes the last played back image. At the next playback, the last played back image will be displayed.
- *d3)This will allow to display an assigned image quickly.
- *d4)This option is located in the Setup menu. With [On], by switching the DISP. button will display the white saturation areas of the image while playback. With [Off], the white saturation display mode will be hidden even by switching the DISP. button.
Other features of camera
Items | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
---|---|---|---|
Built-in memory | Approx. 86 MB | Approx. 86 MB | Approx. 86 MB |
SD memory card | Up to 2 GB | Up to 2 GB | Up to 2 GB |
SDHC memory card | Up to 32 GB | Up to 32 GB | Up to 32 GB |
Battery | DB-90 (included) | DB-90 (included) | DB-90 (included) |
Battery charger | BJ-9 (included) | BJ-9 (included) | BJ-9 (included) |
Shooting capacity with the included battery *e1 | Approx. 400 pictures | Approx. 320 pictures | Approx. 320 pictures |
Dimensions *e2 (W x H x D; excluding projections) | 113.9 x 74.7 x 98.5 mm | 113.9 x 70.2 x 55.6 mm | 113.9 x 70.2 x 77.1 mm |
Weight *e3 (battery/SD card included) | Approx. 550 g | Approx. 410 g | Approx. 464 g |
- *e1) The data is just a guide and reference only. Carrying a spare battery will be recommended for a long time usage. (Number of pictures measured using the CIPA standard. The actual number of available shots may vary depending on the shooting and usage conditions.)
- *e2)The whole dimensions of the camera body attached with the camera unit (including the lens unit).
- *e3) The whole weight of the camera body attached with the camera unit (including battery, a memory card, but without a strap, a terminal cap, or a lens cap).
Optional accessories (sold separately)
Items | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
---|---|---|---|
Electronic viewfinder | VF-2 *f1 | VF-2 *f1 | VF-2 *f1 |
Lens cap (self- retaining) | LC-3 | N/A | N/A |
Lens hood | LH-2 | LH-1 | The camera unit has the lens hood internally |
Cable switch (cable release) | CA-1 | CA-1 | CA-1 |
External flash | GF-1 *f2 | GF-1 *f2 | GF-1 *f2 |
Soft case | N/A | SC-55L | SC-55L |
Soft case (body case) | N/A | SC-75B + 75T | SC-75B + 75T |
Wrapping sheet | WS-1 | WS-1 | WS-1 |
Neck strap | ST-3 | ST-3 | ST-3 |
Battery *f3 | DB-90 | DB-90 | DB-90 |
Battery charger *f3 | BJ-9 | BJ-9 | BJ-9 |
- *f1)It is the electronic viewfinder, the field of view is 100%.
- [Details on the VF-2, optional electrical viewfinder.]
- *f2) The hot shoe can be used to attach the GF-1, external flash unit.
- [Details on the GF-1, optional external flash unit.]
- *f3) The product package contains the battery and charger, but they are also available as optional accessories (sold separately).
PC connections
When you connect the camera to a computer:
- •Only the USB connection is available. Serial connection is not supported.
- •It is required a computer that is pre-installed with a supported OS version in the following chart, and that has a USB port as standard.
- •The available software for picture downloading is for Windows only. For Macintosh, no software from Ricoh is required to download pictures. See the FAQ here for the details.
- •The following is the mass storage compatibility chart for each operating system.
PC connections / Mass storage compatibility
Items | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
---|---|---|---|
PC interface | Mass storage / USB 2.0 | Mass storage / USB 2.0 | Mass storage / USB 2.0 |
Windows 7 (64 bit) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows 7 (32 bit) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows Vista (32 bit) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows XP (32 bit) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows 2000 | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows Me
Windows 98 |
Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.1.2 | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Mac OS 9.2.2 - 9.0 | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Mac OS 8.6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
PictBridge printing | Available | Available | Available |
Chart below shows the compatibility on the software in the supplied CD that is bundled with the GXR.
DL-10 / picture download software (For Windows only)
DL-10 for Windows | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm | GR LENS A12 28mm | GR LENS A12 50mm |
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Windows 7 (64 bit) | Required software downloads *g1 | Required software downloads *g1 | Required software downloads *g1 |
Windows 7 (32 bit) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows Vista (32 bit only)
Windows XP (32 bit only) Windows 2000 |
Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows Me
Windows 98 |
Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
- *g1) For the Windows 7 64 bit edition, download the compatible version from the download site.
The latest information for each operating system is available from the OS compatibility site.
Irodio Photo & Video Studio / picture viewing & edit software (For Windows only)
Irodio Photo & Video Studio 1.1.16 for Windows | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm |
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Windows 7 | Required updates *g2 |
Windows Vista
Windows XP Windows 2000 |
Supported |
Windows Me
Windows 98 |
Not supported |
- *g2) The bundled software that came with the GXR body is not supported. However, the updater is available from the Pixela website.
[Irodio Photo & Video Studio website - Updater for Windows 7]
VM-1 / MP file viewer software (For Macintosh only)
VM-1 for Macintosh | RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm |
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Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.4 | Supported |
Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.1.2 | Not supported |
Mac OS 9.2.2 - 9.0 | Not supported |
Mac OS 8.6 | Not supported |
Date created: February 3, 2012
Date modified: March 16, 2012
Product: GXR
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Category: Hardware specifications
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