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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured about the same time to the TL210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung TL210

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TL210 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 TL210 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL210

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TL210 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the TL210.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL210 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL210.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography information
Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
low battery life (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
59
offers touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
46
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (320 shots)
37
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung TL210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-10 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $566 $230