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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240

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 TL240 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 TL240 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
  • Released September 2010
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 9 months later than the TL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the TL240 in regards 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 TL240

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL240 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TL240 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL240

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the TL240.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL240 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL240.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL240 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors (140g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
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manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
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big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
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features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-21 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $566 $171