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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 5 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung TL210

 WG-5 GPS TL210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 63 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TL210 WG-5 GPS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL210

 WG-5 GPS TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the TL210.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and TL210.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (236g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (240 per charge)
37
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (236g)
28
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $230