Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST80

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 4 years after the ST80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the ST80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and ST80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.