Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST95

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST95, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was released 3 years after the ST95 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-30 matches up vs the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys 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) and the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 compared to the ST95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and ST95.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-30 provides a benefit in sensor tech.