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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-50 was introduced 7 years after the CL80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-50 grades versus the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung CL80

 WG-50 CL80 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 90 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-50

 CL80 WG-50 
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung CL80

 WG-50 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the CL80.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and CL80.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger WG-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
Samsung CL80 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-05-24 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $400