Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL225

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and TL225 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was manufactured about the same time to the TL225 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR Digital III grades versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III features outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the TL225.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and TL225.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung TL225 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.