Clicky

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The WG-20 was launched 4 years after the TL205 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-20 matches up vs the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung TL205

 WG-20 TL205 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TL205 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL205

 WG-20 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 against the TL205.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and TL205.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
71
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (177 grams)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $370 $180