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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-30W matches up versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung ST100

 WG-30W ST100 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ST100 WG-30W 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST100

 WG-30W ST100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W versus the ST100.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and ST100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
71
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
features focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung ST100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $250