Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 14 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W 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 in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.