Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST65

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST65, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was unveiled 3 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-30 scores versus the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung ST65. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 and the ST65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and ST65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WG-30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.