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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was brought out 8 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-70 scores vs the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung WB750

 WG-70 WB750 
IntroducedFebruary 2020September 2011Fresher by 103 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WB750 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB750

 WG-70 WB750 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 vs the WB750.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and WB750.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to give greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung WB750
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-04 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options On, off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $339