Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very comparable but the S9300 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S9300 was launched 6 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9300 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S9300 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The S9300 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult.