Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL225

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung TL225, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 5 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung TL225. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the TL225.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and TL225.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.