Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL240

The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL240, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 4 years after the TL240 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-20 scores against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 provides outer dimensions 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 TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 versus the TL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and TL240.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.