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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 4 years after the TL210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung TL210

 WG-4 GPS TL210 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TL210 WG-4 GPS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL210

 WG-4 GPS TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the TL210.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
69
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
59
has focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
37
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (235g)
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 240 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $210 $230