Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL225
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST550
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL225, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-70 was revealed 10 years after the TL225 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-70 matches up versus the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung TL225
| WG-70 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2020 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 128 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Ricoh WG-70
| TL225 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL225
| WG-70 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 against the TL225.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and TL225.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung TL225 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung TL225 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST550 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2020-02-04 | 2009-08-13 |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 187 grams (0.41 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 All around 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $488 |