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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung ST90

 WG-70 ST90 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2011Newer by 111 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Ricoh WG-70

 ST90 WG-70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST90

 WG-70 ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung ST90
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
Samsung ST90 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST90
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung ST90
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2020-02-04 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) -
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $150