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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was announced 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-4 matches up against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung TL220

 WG-4 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TL220 WG-4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung TL220

 WG-4 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 and the TL220.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TL220.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
72
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
62
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (240 per charge)
37
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
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 photos -
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $330 $90