Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST80
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-30 was introduced 4 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30 scores against the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung ST80
| WG-30 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-30
| ST80 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST80
| WG-30 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 compared to the ST80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and ST80.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung ST80 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 118 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $428 | $249 |