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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was revealed 3 years after the ST95 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-4 grades vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST95

 WG-4 ST95 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh WG-4

 ST95 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST95

 WG-4 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 has outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 and the ST95.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and ST95 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and ST95.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-4 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST95
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung ST95
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung ST95
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 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 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) -
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 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $145