Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper 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 |
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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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |