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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350

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 TL350 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 TL350 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
  • Released September 2010
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 8 months later than the TL350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the TL350 for 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 TL350

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TL350 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL350

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. 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") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the TL350.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL350.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Samsung TL350
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (140 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Samsung TL350 Sports photography details
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
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lighter than others (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
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features face detect focus
lighter than others (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL350
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung TL350
Also called - WB2000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $566 $400