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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was introduced 12 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung TL225

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TL225 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 TL225 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kClearer screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung TL225

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the TL225.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TL225 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and TL225.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung TL225 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (187g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung TL225
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 grams (0.81 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $147 $488