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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Released May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was brought out 10 years after the WB210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-80 scores vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-80 WB210 
AnnouncedMay 2022July 2011Newer by 132 months
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-80

 WB210 WG-80 
Display dimensions3.5"2.70"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB210

 WG-80 WB210 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-80 comes with external 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-80 vs the WB210.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-80 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-80 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
55
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
31
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-80 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2022-05-19 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.70 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $279