Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL220

In this write-up, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was launched 4 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-20 scores versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the TL220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and TL220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.