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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was announced 4 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 grades against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST600

 WG-4 ST600 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-4

 ST600 WG-4 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST600

 WG-4 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 against the ST600.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and ST600.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
72
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
44
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
30
really wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung ST600
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 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 diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $330