Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210 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
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as PL150

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-6 was launched 8 years after the TL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-6 grades vs the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung TL210
WG-6 | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 99 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh WG-6
TL210 | WG-6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL210
WG-6 | TL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-6 against the TL210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and TL210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and TL210.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung TL210 |
Also called | - | PL150 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-02-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246g (0.54 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 340 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $271 | $230 |