Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB800F

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 2 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WB800F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.