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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung TL220

 G700SE TL220 
IntroducedOctober 2010August 2009More recent by 15 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper 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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Samsung TL220
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
23
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh G700SESamsung TL220
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