Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
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- 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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung ST100
| WG-70 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2020 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 123 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-70
| ST100 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST100
| WG-70 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung 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 |