Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL225
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL225 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Released August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST550
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Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-6 matches up against the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung TL225
| WG-6 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 104 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh WG-6
| TL225 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+112k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL225
| WG-6 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 vs the TL225.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and TL225 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and TL225.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung TL225 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung TL225 |
| Also Known as | - | ST550 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2009-08-13 |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,152k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) | 187 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| 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 Overall 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 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $271 | $488 |