Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL205

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL205, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was launched 3 years after the TL205 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR matches up vs the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GR versus the TL205.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and TL205.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern GR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.