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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL240, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was unveiled 8 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G900 matches up vs the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung TL240

 G900 TL240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh G900

 TL240 G900 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL240

 G900 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 compared to the TL240.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and TL240 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and TL240.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer G900 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247g)
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh G900Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 340 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $752 $171