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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was launched 5 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-20 matches up against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung TL100

 WG-20 TL100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TL100 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL100

 WG-20 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 and the TL100.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and TL100.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
49
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $22