Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-30

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 3 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features external dimensions 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-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the WG-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-30.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.