Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

The following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was introduced 9 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-80 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-80 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-80 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-80 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-80 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.