Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL210

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very similar but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TL210 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 21 months later than the TL210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the TL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the TL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and TL210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL210 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.