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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30

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 SL30 front
Portability
95
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 SL30 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 20 months after the SL30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung SL30

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 SL30 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 20 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 SL30 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL30

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys physical 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) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the SL30.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL30.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
25
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (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 SL30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
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lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
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has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 320 images -
Type of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $566 $93