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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 7 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-70 matches up versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung WB800F

 WG-70 WB800F 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 87 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh WG-70

 WB800F WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB800F

 WG-70 WB800F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 vs the WB800F.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and WB800F.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
35
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung WB800F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $300