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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung ST100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 5 years after the ST100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung ST100

 WG-5 GPS ST100 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 ST100 WG-5 GPS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST100

 WG-5 GPS ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the ST100.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and ST100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (236g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (236g)
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (155g)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung ST100
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung ST100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $250