Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL205

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").

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.