Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL205

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GR III and Samsung TL205, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was introduced 8 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GR III matches up versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR III compared to the TL205.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR III with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will render extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides a benefit in sensor innovation.