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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung TL210
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TL210 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Samsung TL210 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $566 | $230 |