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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-30W scores vs the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung ST600

 WG-30W ST600 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ST600 WG-30W 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST600

 WG-30W ST600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W and the ST600.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and ST600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger WG-30W will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Samsung ST600
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (150 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (150 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung ST600
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 150g (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 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $330