Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 20 months after the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both 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 Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the HZ35W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.