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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST6500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 3 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-30W scores vs the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung ST6500

 WG-30W ST6500 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2011Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ST6500 WG-30W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST6500

 WG-30W ST6500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30W vs the ST6500.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and ST6500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-30W provides an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
32
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung ST6500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-10-09 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) -
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 -