Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Launched April 2013
- Renewed by Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5000
Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL240, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable but the GR (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe GR was announced 3 years after the TL240 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GR scores vs the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung TL240
GR | TL240 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 40 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh GR
TL240 | GR | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL240
GR | TL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR against the TL240.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and TL240.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger GR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR | Samsung TL240 |
Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-04-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 300s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 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 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 972 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB65 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $971 | $171 |