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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung SL102

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL102 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SL102 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL102

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the SL102.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL102 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL102.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
25
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
48
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (550 grams)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 24-85mm (3.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 400 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $871 $130