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Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and TL350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 3 years after the TL350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR matches up against the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung TL350

 GR TL350 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2010Newer by 39 months
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Ricoh GR

 TL350 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL350

 GR TL350 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has external 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 TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GR vs the TL350.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and TL350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR will give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer GR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography information
Samsung TL350 Street photography information
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Samsung TL350 Sports photography details
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography features
Samsung TL350 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
61
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung TL350
 Ricoh GRSamsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung TL350
Also referred to as - WB2000
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-17 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $971 $400