Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 2 years after the ST150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the ST150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and ST150F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-5 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.