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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 3 years after the SL620 which is quite a big difference as far as 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 SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung SL620

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL620 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SL620 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL620

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the SL620.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL620 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 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 SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
59
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish 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 SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
24
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $871 $200