Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung CL80

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 5 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the CL80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and CL80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.