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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 10 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-70 matches up against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung TL220

 WG-70 TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020August 2009Fresher by 128 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TL220 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL220

 WG-70 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys physical dimensions 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 TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the TL220.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and TL220.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
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, Manual
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $90