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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung CL80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-30 was introduced 4 years after the CL80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-30 matches up vs the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung CL80

 WG-30 CL80 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-30

 CL80 WG-30 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung CL80

 WG-30 CL80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 versus the CL80.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $428 $400