Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL100

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 21 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the TL100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL100.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.