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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was launched 4 years after the ST80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-M1 scores versus the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung ST80

 WG-M1 ST80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010More modern by 57 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ST80 WG-M1 
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST80

 WG-M1 ST80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the ST80.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and ST80.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
38
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
64
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung ST80
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8s
Max shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 350 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 BP70A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $2,000 $249