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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 5 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung TL100

 WG-4 GPS TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TL100 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL100

 WG-4 GPS TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the TL100.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and TL100.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
69
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
49
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $210 $22