Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the WG-M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-M1 is 69 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.