Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL205

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL205, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 5 years after the TL205 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the TL205.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and TL205.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.