Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung TL500

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was introduced 3 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 matches up versus the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 and the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TL500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-4 will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.