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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL220, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 14 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the TL220 when it comes 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 TL220

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL220 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TL220 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL220

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the TL220.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL220.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (140g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors (140 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
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supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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pretty wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung TL220
Alternate name - ST500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $566 $90