Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST600

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 4 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and ST600.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.