Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung TL220
WG-M1 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh WG-M1
TL220 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL220
WG-M1 | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |