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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 3 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung SL30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SL30 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL30

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the SL30.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL30 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
25
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Samsung SL30
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
48
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
59
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (550g)
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung SL30
Alternative name - ES15
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 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 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $871 $93