Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 2 years after the TL205 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external 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 TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the TL205.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL205 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL205.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.