Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL220

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.