Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Following is a thorough overview of the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was announced 19 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X90 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X90 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind in sensor tech.