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

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of 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-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WG-5 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.