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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST90

 WG-4 ST90 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Ricoh WG-4

 ST90 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST90

 WG-4 ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
72
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST90
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung ST90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) -
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $150