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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 4 years after the TL220 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung TL220

 WG-4 GPS TL220 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TL220 WG-4 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL220

 WG-4 GPS TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the TL220.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and TL220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (235g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
69
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
has focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
36
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (235g)
30
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $210 $90