Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was introduced 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P340 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P340 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer P340 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.