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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was released 10 years after the TL205 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-70 grades vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung TL205

 WG-70 TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 123 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TL205 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL205

 WG-70 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the TL205.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and TL205.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-02-04 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $180