Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220
88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Released October 2010
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Other Name is ST500

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The G700SE was announced 15 months later than the TL220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G700SE grades against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung TL220
G700SE | TL220 | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh G700SE
TL220 | G700SE | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL220
G700SE | TL220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE against the TL220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and TL220.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent G700SE is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Samsung TL220 |
Also Known as | - | ST500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-10-13 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 307 grams (0.68 lb) | 169 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 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 ID | DB-60 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $90 |