Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-80 was manufactured 9 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-80 scores against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-80 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung WB250F
WG-80 | WB250F | |||
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Launched | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 114 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-80
WB250F | WG-80 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB250F
WG-80 | WB250F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-80 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-80 and the WB250F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-80 and WB250F.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Ricoh WG-80 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-80 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2022-05-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.70" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | On, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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 | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $250 |