Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL225

The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL225, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 5 years after the TL225 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-30W grades versus the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W against the TL225.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and TL225.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.