Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL225

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung TL225, 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 TL225 (12MP) is relatively close but the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TL225 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 2 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the TL225.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and TL225.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung TL225 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV should have a benefit in sensor tech.