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Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR versus Samsung SL202, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was released 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR matches up against the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung SL202

 GR SL202 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 51 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh GR

 SL202 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung SL202

 GR SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR vs the SL202.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
74
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
25
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (245g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh GRSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-17 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 245 grams (0.54 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $971 $140