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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung SL202

 GR Digital IV SL202 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 SL202 GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung SL202

 GR Digital IV SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GR Digital IV and the SL202.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and SL202.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher GR Digital IV provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
25
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
67
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
29
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Digital IV Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $140