Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL240

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL240, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GR II (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was unveiled 5 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GR II matches up vs the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II provides outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR II compared to the TL240.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and TL240 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and TL240.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR II will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger GR II provides a benefit in sensor technology.