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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST95 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung ST95, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was launched 3 years after the ST95 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-20 grades versus the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung ST95

 WG-20 ST95 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh WG-20

 ST95 WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST95

 WG-20 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 against the ST95.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and ST95 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and ST95.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Samsung ST95 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST95
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung ST95
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung ST95
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) -
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $145