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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was unveiled 8 years after the TL210 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G900 matches up vs the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung TL210

 G900 TL210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010Newer by 99 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh G900

 TL210 G900 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL210

 G900 TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G900 and the TL210.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and TL210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and TL210.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer G900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography features
Samsung TL210 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247g)
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh G900Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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 340 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $752 $230