Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL205

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TL205 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was released 21 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV and the TL205.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and TL205.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL205 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV provides a benefit in sensor innovation.