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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung ST700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 3 years after the ST700 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung ST700

 WG-M1 ST700 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ST700 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST700

 WG-M1 ST700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung ST700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 and the ST700.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
38
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
64
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography info
35
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST700
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung ST700
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) -
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 350 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,000 $280