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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 3 years after the SL202 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these 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 SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the SL202 for 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 SL202

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SL202 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL202

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the SL202.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL202 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL202.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
48
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
59
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (550g)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 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 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $871 $140