Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
- Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5000

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and TL240 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

The GR Digital IV was introduced 21 months after the TL240 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR Digital IV grades against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung TL240
GR Digital IV | TL240 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
TL240 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung TL240
GR Digital IV | TL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV against the TL240.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and TL240 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and TL240.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL240 will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung TL240 |
Also called as | - | ST5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-09-15 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB65 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $599 | $171 |