Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-30W was announced 4 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30W grades versus the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung ST80
WG-30W | ST80 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-30W
ST80 | WG-30W | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST80
WG-30W | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W against the ST80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and ST80.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung ST80 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $249 |