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

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX mini is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX mini.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.