Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL205

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL205, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was introduced 4 years after the TL205 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30W matches up against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W against the TL205.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and TL205.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.