Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB2200F

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB2200F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 23 months earlier than the WB2200F which makes them a generation apart from each other. 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 WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got 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) and the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the WB2200F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB2200F is 69 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB2200F.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.