Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST100

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung ST100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 4 years after the ST100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-20 grades vs the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 against the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.