Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung ST6500
WG-30 | ST6500 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh WG-30
ST6500 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST6500
WG-30 | ST6500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung ST6500 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2011-01-19 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $428 | - |