Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB30F

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Each 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 WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB30F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB30F.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.