Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL720

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung SL720, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 2 years after the SL720 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL720. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. 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") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the SL720.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL720 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL720.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.