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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-80 WB250F 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2013Fresher by 114 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-80

 WB250F WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB250F

 WG-80 WB250F 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
43
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung WB250F
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