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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung TL240

 GR III TL240 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 107 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh GR III

 TL240 GR III 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung TL240

 GR III TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (257 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (257g)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-25 2010-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 102400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $171