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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-80 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was revealed 13 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-80 matches up vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung TL100

 WG-80 TL100 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2009More recent by 163 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-80

 TL100 WG-80 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung TL100

 WG-80 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.70"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-80 has physical 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) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-80 and the TL100.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and TL100.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent WG-80 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
55
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
43
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (219 grams)
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-80 Samsung TL100
Alternative name - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2022-05-19 2009-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.70 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 193g (0.43 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $22