Clicky

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung CL80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-4 scores vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung CL80

 WG-4 CL80 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-4

 CL80 WG-4 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung CL80

 WG-4 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung CL80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 against the CL80.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and CL80.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer WG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (160 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
72
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
features touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (160 grams)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
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 photographs -
Style 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $400