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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 4 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-20 scores against the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung TL210

 WG-20 TL210 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TL210 WG-20 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL210

 WG-20 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 vs the TL210.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and TL210.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical 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 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 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $370 $230