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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung TL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 10 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-70 matches up versus the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung TL210

 WG-70 TL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2010Fresher by 123 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TL210 WG-70 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL210

 WG-70 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 vs the TL210.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and TL210.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Samsung TL210 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
71
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
28
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
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 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $230