Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 13 months later than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both 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 ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST6500 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.