Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung PL170

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 14 months after the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the 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 PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the PL170.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and PL170 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and PL170.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.