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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
17
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung SL202, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 9 months later than the SL202 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung SL202

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro SL202 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2009More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 SL202 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung SL202

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the SL202.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL202 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL202.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
bad battery power (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
46
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
20
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-10 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $566 $140