Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL225

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung TL225, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 5 years after the TL225 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-M1 scores against the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides 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) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 vs the TL225.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.