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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 9 years after the ST65 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-70 scores versus the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung ST65

 WG-70 ST65 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 111 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh WG-70

 ST65 WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST65

 WG-70 ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 offers outside dimensions 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 ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 and the ST65.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and ST65.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
42
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung ST65
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
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