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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL240, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 8 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-6 grades against the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung TL240

 WG-6 TL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TL240 WG-6 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL240

 WG-6 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 features physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 vs the TL240.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and TL240 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and TL240.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer WG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Samsung TL240
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
features focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $271 $171