Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Launched June 2015
- Old Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST50

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 Overview
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.

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung TL100
GR II | TL100 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 79 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh GR II
TL100 | GR II |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung TL100
GR II | TL100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR II | Samsung TL100 |
Also referred to as | - | ST50 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-06-17 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lbs) | 219g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1078 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $22 |