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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210

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 TL210 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 TL210 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL210, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 9 months after the TL210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the TL210 with respect to 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 TL210

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL210 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TL210 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL210

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the TL210.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL210.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
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good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
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good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
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lighter than average in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
low battery (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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provides focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (320 shots)
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fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
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supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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