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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL225, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 4 years after the TL225 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-4 matches up against the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung TL225

 WG-4 TL225 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 55 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TL225 WG-4 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung TL225

 WG-4 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 offers external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 against the TL225.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Samsung TL225
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung TL225
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Type 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 16MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 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 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 photographs -
Form 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 1 1
Launch cost $330 $488