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

Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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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
73
 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
58
 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
62
 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
Photography Glossary
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