Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung CL80
WG-30 | CL80 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-30
CL80 | WG-30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung CL80
WG-30 | CL80 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung CL80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |