Clicky

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung ST30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The WG-4 GPS was launched 3 years after the ST30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung ST30

 WG-4 GPS ST30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ST30 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST30

 WG-4 GPS ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the ST30.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and ST30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
69
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
30
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST30
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung ST30
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 240 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $210 $55