Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GR II was brought out 6 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GR II matches up vs the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II and the TL100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and TL100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer GR II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.