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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung CL80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 4 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung CL80

 WG-4 GPS CL80 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 CL80 WG-4 GPS 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung CL80

 WG-4 GPS CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has sizing 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-4 GPS versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the CL80.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and CL80.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
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weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
includes touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $210 $400