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Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung TL240

 GR TL240 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh GR

 TL240 GR 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL240

 GR TL240 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
features touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh GRSamsung TL240
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