Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung TL100
WG-6 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 112 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-6
TL100 | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL100
WG-6 | TL100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |