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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung ST100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 4 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung ST100

 WG-4 GPS ST100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ST100 WG-4 GPS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST100

 WG-4 GPS ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the ST100.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and ST100.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Samsung ST100
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
supports touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (235g)
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung ST100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $210 $250