Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80
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![Ricoh WG-6 front Ricoh WG-6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-6/Ricoh-WG-6-front.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The WG-6 was released 8 years after the CL80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-6 grades versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung CL80
WG-6 | CL80 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 99 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh WG-6
CL80 | WG-6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80
WG-6 | CL80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 and the CL80.
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-6-vs-Samsung-CL80-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and CL80 is 89 and 95 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-6-vs-Samsung-CL80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and CL80.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WG-6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-6-vs-Samsung-CL80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-6-vs-Samsung-CL80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung CL80 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST5500 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $271 | $400 |