Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST93

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST93, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 10 months later than the ST93 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these 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 ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external 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 ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung ST93 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the ST93.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST93 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and ST93.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.