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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
Samsung ST6500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung ST6500

 WG-30 ST6500 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh WG-30

 ST6500 WG-30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST6500

 WG-30 ST6500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
32
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung ST6500
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 -