Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL500

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was released 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR scores versus the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GR compared to the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and TL500.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer GR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.