Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX20

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 2 months earlier than the NX20 and they are of a similar age. Each of 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 NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external 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) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX20 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX20 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.