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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 5 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-4 scores versus the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung TL320

 WG-4 TL320 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TL320 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung TL320

 WG-4 TL320 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 versus the TL320.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and TL320 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and TL320.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Samsung TL320 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
Samsung TL320 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung TL320
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 230 gr (0.51 pounds) -
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
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 SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $380