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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 4 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-30 matches up vs the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung ST600

 WG-30 ST600 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-30

 ST600 WG-30 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST600

 WG-30 ST600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 against the ST600.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and ST600.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
Samsung ST600 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
30
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (150g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung ST600
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $330