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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out 2 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-20 matches up vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung MV800

 WG-20 MV800 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2011More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh WG-20

 MV800 WG-20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung MV800

 WG-20 MV800 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 vs the MV800.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and MV800.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
71
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung MV800
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $370 $499