Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Announced February 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung ST80
WG-6 | ST80 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 99 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-6
ST80 | WG-6 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST80
WG-6 | ST80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |