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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was introduced 8 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-50 scores versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung TL100

 WG-50 TL100 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 102 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TL100 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung TL100

 WG-50 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 against the TL100.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and TL100.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $22