Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST600
| WG-4 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-4
| ST600 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST600
| WG-4 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung 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 |