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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung CL80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 8 years after the CL80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G900 scores against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung CL80

 G900 CL80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010Newer by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh G900

 CL80 G900 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung CL80

 G900 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 versus the CL80.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and CL80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and CL80.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Samsung CL80
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247g)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh G900Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung CL80
Alternate name - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $752 $400