Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL210

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL210, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GR was announced 3 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR matches up vs the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 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).

Contrast the Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GR and the TL210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and TL210.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger GR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.