Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST95
WG-4 | ST95 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh WG-4
ST95 | WG-4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST95
WG-4 | ST95 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |