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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST6500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 3 years after the ST6500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung ST6500

 WG-4 GPS ST6500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ST6500 WG-4 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST6500

 WG-4 GPS ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the ST6500.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and ST6500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-4 GPS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
69
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
43
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (235g)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung ST6500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $210 -