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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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