Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung TL240, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GR III was released 8 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GR III scores versus the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GR III vs the TL240.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and TL240.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR III because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will render more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.