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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was manufactured 4 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-4 grades versus the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST80

 WG-4 ST80 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-4

 ST80 WG-4 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST80

 WG-4 ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the ST80.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and ST80.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
72
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
39
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung ST80
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
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 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $330 $249