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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Released November 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung TL240, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured very close to the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung TL240

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TL240 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 TL240 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL240

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TL240 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got 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) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the TL240.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL240 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL240.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL240 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
49
has built in flash
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung TL240
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $566 $171