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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL240, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 2 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech 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 TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the TL240 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 TL240

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TL240 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL240

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outside measurements 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 TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the TL240.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL240 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and TL240.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 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 TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Samsung TL240
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
37
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (550g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 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 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 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 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $871 $171