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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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-50 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung ST80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-50 was introduced 7 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-50 grades against the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung ST80

 WG-50 ST80 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2010More recent by 90 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-50

 ST80 WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST80

 WG-50 ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 vs the ST80.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and ST80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
features focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung ST80
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $249