Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 3 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 scores vs the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 vs the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and ST90.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.