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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung CL80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 4 years after the CL80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-20 grades versus the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung CL80

 WG-20 CL80 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-20

 CL80 WG-20 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung CL80

 WG-20 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the CL80.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and CL80.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $370 $400