Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL320

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Samsung TL320, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was introduced 4 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR scores vs the TL320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR and the TL320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and TL320 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and TL320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent GR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.