Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Samsung CL80

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Samsung CL80, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, CL80 is 8 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-01-06

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 4800 ( expands to 6400)

31-217 mm F3.3-5.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.70" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

160g. 104 x 58 x 20 mm

Also known as ST5500

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Samsung CL80

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 14 MP	42% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 4.800	33% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 230k dots	352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1500s	faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	28mm vs 31mm	3 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Samsung CL80 over Ricoh WG-6

In-built Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size	3.7" vs 3"	0.7 inches larger display
Weight	160 g vs 246 g	86 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	217mm vs 140mm	77 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7× vs 5x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.30 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size	3.70" vs 3.70"	Large display

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Continuous Shooting	fps vs fps	Slow shooting speeds

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Samsung CL80 has external dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80. Samsung CL80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung CL80 is significantly lighter (86g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

CL80

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

CL80

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung CL80's 3.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung CL80 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 6MP more than Samsung CL80's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and CL80 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Samsung CL80 features a 31-217 mm F3.3-5.5 7× zoom lens.

Ricoh WG-6 has 3mm wider coverage than the Samsung CL80. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, Samsung CL80 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung CL80 has 77mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-6. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.50 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

CL80

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6

CL80

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6

CL80

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6

CL80

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung CL80 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung CL80 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Samsung CL80 for Sports Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
Read the details

Image Stabilization
217 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Focus Points
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung CL80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Compact Body
160g
Body Thickness 20mm
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung CL80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung CL80: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung CL80 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #72 out of 476 in Compact cameras
Ranked #525 out of 1236 in all Cameras

Samsung CL80

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #49 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #929 out of 1236 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung CL80 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh WG-6.

Samsung CL80 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Samsung CL80
Brand	Ricoh	Samsung
Announced	2018-02-21	2010-01-06
Body Type	Compact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CCD
Size	1/2.3"	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4334 x 3256
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	4,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	31-217 mm (7×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F3.3-5.5
Macro Focus Range	1cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.70"
Resolution	1,040k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	5.00 m
External Flash
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1280 x 720
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	246g	160g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	104 x 58 x 20mm
Battery Life	340 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction