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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung TL205, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 8 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G900 matches up against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung TL205

 G900 TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh G900

 TL205 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL205

 G900 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 versus the TL205.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TL205 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and TL205.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G900 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
23
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh G900Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung TL205
Alternative name - PL100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $752 $180