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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung SL820, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was launched 11 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-70 matches up versus the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung SL820

 WG-70 SL820 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2009Fresher by 134 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SL820 WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL820

 WG-70 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 vs the SL820.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and SL820.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung SL820
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
71
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $280