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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-80 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was unveiled 13 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-80 grades versus the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung SL820

 WG-80 SL820 
RevealedMay 2022February 2009More recent by 162 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh WG-80

 SL820 WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung SL820

 WG-80 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-80 has physical 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 SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-80 versus the SL820.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and SL820.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-80 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
Samsung SL820 Street photography information
55
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
42
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
31
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-80 Samsung SL820
Alternative name - IT100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2022-05-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.70" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $280