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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was released 8 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-6 grades vs the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung ST80

 WG-6 ST80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-6

 ST80 WG-6 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST80

 WG-6 ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 vs the ST80.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and ST80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and ST80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-6 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
Samsung ST80 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (246g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
includes touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (246g)
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung ST80
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-21 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $271 $249