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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 4 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-M1 matches up against the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung TL210

 WG-M1 TL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TL210 WG-M1 
Display dimension3.5"1.5"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL210

 WG-M1 TL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 against the TL210.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
64
great battery (350 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 350 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-07B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,000 $230