Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST80

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.