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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as EX1
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-70 was launched 9 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-70 scores versus the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung TL500

 WG-70 TL500 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2010Fresher by 117 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TL500 WG-70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL500

 WG-70 TL500 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 and the TL500.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-70 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung TL500
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
64
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung TL500
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung TL500
Alternate name - EX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $527