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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung TL220

 GXR Mount A12 TL220 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TL220 GXR Mount A12 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL220

 GXR Mount A12 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the TL220.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and TL220 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and TL220.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer GXR Mount A12 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
55
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung TL220
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
60
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-05 2009-08-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
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
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $349 $90