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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 10 years after the ST600 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-70 grades vs the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung ST600

 WG-70 ST600 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 123 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-70

 ST600 WG-70 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST600

 WG-70 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 compared to the ST600.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and ST600.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
offers focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
30
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung ST600
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $330