Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-20

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 24 months prior to the WG-20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-20.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.