Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST95

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST95, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 3 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the ST95.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and ST95 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and ST95.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.