Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 22 months prior to the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outside 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 NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300 is 69 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX300 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.