Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VH-410 was introduced 7 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VH-410 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 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") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The VH-410 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The newer VH-410 will have an edge in sensor technology.