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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung CL5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was launched 11 years after the CL5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-70 scores against the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung CL5

 WG-70 CL5 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2009Newer by 134 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh WG-70

 CL5 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung CL5

 WG-70 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 and the CL5.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and CL5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
71
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
Samsung CL5 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung CL5
Also called as - PL10
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2020-02-04 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $391