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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 3 years after the ST700 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-4 scores vs the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST700

 WG-4 ST700 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Ricoh WG-4

 ST700 WG-4 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST700

 WG-4 ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 has external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 versus the ST700.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Samsung ST700 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
72
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
30
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST700
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung ST700
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) -
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots Single Single
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