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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-80 was introduced 10 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-80 grades vs the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung WB850F

 WG-80 WB850F 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2012More recent by 127 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh WG-80

 WB850F WG-80 
Screen dimension3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB850F

 WG-80 WB850F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-80 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-80 against the WB850F.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-80 and WB850F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
55
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
43
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers 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 WB850F
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-80 Samsung WB850F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2022-05-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.70 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $599