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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 11 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-70 scores versus the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung TL100

 WG-70 TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2009Fresher by 135 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TL100 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL100

 WG-70 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 versus the TL100.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and TL100.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (219g)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $22