Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX300M, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 11 months before the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300M is 69 and 86 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX300M.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.