Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST700

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung ST700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 3 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-30 grades vs the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 against the ST700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and ST700.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.