Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL100

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these 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 TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL100.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.