Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 22 months before the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the NX2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX2000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX2000 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.