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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung ST100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 10 years after the ST100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-70 grades against the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung ST100

 WG-70 ST100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 123 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 ST100 WG-70 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST100

 WG-70 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 vs the ST100.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WG-70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
50
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung ST100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $250