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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 2 years after the TL205 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung TL205

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TL205 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL205

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the TL205.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL205 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL205.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
48
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
59
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 550 grams (1.21 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 400 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $871 $180