Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung CL80
WG-50 | CL80 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | January 2010 | More modern by 90 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-50
CL80 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung CL80
WG-50 | CL80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |