Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 16 months earlier than the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy NX is 69 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.