Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 6 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.