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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 4 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-20 matches up vs the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung ST80

 WG-20 ST80 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-20

 ST80 WG-20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST80

 WG-20 ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 compared to the ST80.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and ST80.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Samsung ST80
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung ST80
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $249