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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung PL200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was manufactured 12 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-80 matches up versus the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung PL200

 WG-80 PL200 
ReleasedMay 2022July 2010Fresher by 144 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh WG-80

 PL200 WG-80 
Display sizing3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung PL200

 WG-80 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-80 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-80 compared to the PL200.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-80 and PL200.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WG-80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
55
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
43
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
71
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-80 Samsung PL200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2022-05-19 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.70 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $0