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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 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 ST90
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung ST90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled 3 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-20 grades vs the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung ST90

 WG-20 ST90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Ricoh WG-20

 ST90 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST90

 WG-20 ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 vs the ST90.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and ST90.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-20 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Samsung ST90 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
71
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST90
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung ST90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) -
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 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 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $150