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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL225, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 2 years after the TL225 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the TL225 in relation to 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 TL225

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL225 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 TL225 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features physical measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the TL225.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL225 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL225.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
73
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
21
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
55
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition (550 grams)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
48
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have phase detect auto focus
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
58
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 heavier than competition (550 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
 comes with focus by touch
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (27mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (187g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
62
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
37
 relatively wide (27mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 features face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (550g)
29
 relatively wide (27mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than average (187g)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-02 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $871 $488