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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 9 years after the TL100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-6 matches up vs the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung TL100

 WG-6 TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 112 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TL100 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL100

 WG-6 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 and the TL100.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and TL100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (246g)
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors (246g)
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2009-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 340 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $271 $22