Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL205

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL205, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 9 months later than the TL205 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the TL205.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL205 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL205.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.