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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Released February 2018
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was announced 8 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the G900 grades vs the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung TL225

 G900 TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2009More recent by 104 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh G900

 TL225 G900 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k1040kCrisper display (+112k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL225

 G900 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 and the TL225.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and TL225 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and TL225.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G900 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
29
really wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh G900Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-21 2009-08-13
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $752 $488