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

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Imaging
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Features
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
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Features
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung TL225

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL225 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TL225 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kClearer display (+232k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL225

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
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lighter than others in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
low battery pack (320 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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includes focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (187 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
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decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
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offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (187g)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-21 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
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 All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $566 $488