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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was manufactured 8 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-70 scores against the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung MV800

 WG-70 MV800 
ReleasedFebruary 2020September 2011Fresher by 103 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh WG-70

 MV800 WG-70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung MV800

 WG-70 MV800 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 compared to the MV800.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and MV800.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung MV800
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash modes On, off -
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
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 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $499