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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Photography Glossary

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

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung TL100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL100 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TL100 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12MP)
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (140g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (219g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
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supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (219g)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $566 $22