Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX5

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 21 months later than the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX5 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX5.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to result in extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.