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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL225, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was brought out 15 months after the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G700SE matches up against the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung TL225

 G700SE TL225 
RevealedOctober 2010August 2009Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TL225 G700SE 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL225

 G700SE TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE comes with external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE vs the TL225.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and TL225 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and TL225.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern G700SE is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (307g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
23
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (307 grams)
29
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh G700SESamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-10-13 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 187 grams (0.41 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 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 model DB-60 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $488