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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 4 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung TL225

 WG-4 GPS TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TL225 WG-4 GPS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL225

 WG-4 GPS TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the TL225.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and TL225.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
59
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
36
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (235g)
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung TL225
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2009-08-13
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $210 $488