FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very close but the S3200 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3200 was announced 13 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3200 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S3200 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.