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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 8 years after the TL220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-6 grades versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung TL220

 WG-6 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2009More modern by 104 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TL220 WG-6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL220

 WG-6 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 has outer 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 TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 compared to the TL220.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and TL220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
features touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $271 $90