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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was introduced around the same time to the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GR Digital III matches up versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung TL220

 GR Digital III TL220 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 TL220 GR Digital III 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung TL220

 GR Digital III TL220 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III has exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital III against the TL220.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and TL220.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL220 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
55
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
63
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f1.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-27 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $90