Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB700

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB700, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 14 months after the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both 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 WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores vs the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB700 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB700.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge in sensor tech.