Clicky

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The WG-30W was introduced 5 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-30W scores vs the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung TL100

 WG-30W TL100 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TL100 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL100

 WG-30W TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-30W versus the TL100.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and TL100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (219g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (219 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (219g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung TL100
Other name - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $22