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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 10 years after the ST80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-70 matches up against the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung ST80

 WG-70 ST80 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2010Newer by 123 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-70

 ST80 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST80

 WG-70 ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with 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) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 versus the ST80.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and ST80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung ST80
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung ST80
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 193g (0.43 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $249