Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 3 years after the ST6500 which is quite a sizable 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 ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30 scores vs the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 and the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer WG-30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.