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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was launched 5 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-M1 grades versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung TL220

 WG-M1 TL220 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2009More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TL220 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL220

 WG-M1 TL220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the TL220.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and TL220.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,000 $90