Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was revealed 9 years after the ST90 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-70 matches up against the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung ST90. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with physical measurements 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 ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 versus the ST90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and ST90 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and ST90.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.