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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 5 years after the TL350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung TL350

 WG-5 GPS TL350 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TL350 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL350

 WG-5 GPS TL350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external 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 TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the TL350.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and TL350.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (236g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
69
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (236g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung TL350 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (236g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL350
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung TL350
Alternative name - WB2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $400