Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung PL120

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 14 months later than the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both 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 PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features external 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 PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and PL120 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and PL120.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.