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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 20 months later than the SL202 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung SL202

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 SL202 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 SL202 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL202

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the SL202.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL202.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (140g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than others (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
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pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
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offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-21 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 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 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 320 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-10A
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 pricing $566 $140