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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was launched 5 years after the CL5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-20 grades versus the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung CL5

 WG-20 CL5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh WG-20

 CL5 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung CL5

 WG-20 CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 vs the CL5.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and CL5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
24
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
Samsung CL5 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung CL5
Also Known as - PL10
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $391