Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL225

Below is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL225, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 14 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these 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 TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the TL225.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL225 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.