Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST90

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was revealed 3 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30 matches up versus the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the ST90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and ST90 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and ST90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.