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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220

Portability
77 Imaging
52 Features
31 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL220, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 3 months after the TL220 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung TL220

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TL220 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 TL220 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL220

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TL220 
AnnouncedNovember 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the TL220.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL220 is 77 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL220.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier.
	
			Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
55
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 does not have liveview
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
20
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
62
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
32
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 can't change focal length (50mm)
 does not have liveview
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 not so great battery power (320 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
49
 flash built-in
 not so great battery power (320 shots)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
61
 offers touch to focus
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (27mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
46
 you can focus manually
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (50mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (320 per charge)
36
 fairly wide (27mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
20
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone port
30
 fairly wide (27mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-10 2009-08-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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, Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $566 $90