Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2010
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 3 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung TL500
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TL500 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
TL500 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung TL500
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TL500 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the TL500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL500.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Samsung TL500 |
Other name | - | EX1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-90 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $566 | $527 |