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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 3 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-20 grades against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung ST65

 WG-20 ST65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh WG-20

 ST65 WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST65

 WG-20 ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 versus the ST65.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and ST65.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
40
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
Samsung ST65 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung ST65
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
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