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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung ST100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was brought out 7 years after the ST100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-50 scores versus the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung ST100

 WG-50 ST100 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 90 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 ST100 WG-50 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST100

 WG-50 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-50 and the ST100.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WG-50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung ST100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-05-24 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $250