Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL240

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and TL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital III was released 5 months before the TL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital III & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital III has got physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital III vs the TL240.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and TL240 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and TL240.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL240 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.