Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL225

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL225, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was announced 5 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR II scores against the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GR II compared to the TL225.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and TL225 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and TL225.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GR II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.