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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 4 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30 scores vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung ST100

 WG-30 ST100 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-30

 ST100 WG-30 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST100

 WG-30 ST100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30 against the ST100.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung ST100
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
29
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung ST100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $428 $250