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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL225, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung TL225

 GXR Mount A12 TL225 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TL225 GXR Mount A12 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL225

 GXR Mount A12 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the TL225.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and TL225 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and TL225.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher GXR Mount A12 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
52
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
26
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-05 2009-08-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 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 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 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $488