Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed at a similar time to the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these 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 WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB850F is 69 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WB850F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.