Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 20 months after the HZ25W making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides exterior measurements 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 HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the HZ25W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.