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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL205, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 8 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-6 scores against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung TL205

 WG-6 TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TL205 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL205

 WG-6 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 against the TL205.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and TL205 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and TL205.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WG-6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Samsung TL205
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (246g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $271 $180