Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung HZ50W

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 22 months later than the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from one another. 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 HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the HZ50W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ50W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.