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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was introduced 7 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up vs the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung TL205

 WG-50 TL205 
RevealedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 90 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TL205 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung TL205

 WG-50 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 and the TL205.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and TL205.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung TL205
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-05-24 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 300 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $180