Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST30
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Successor is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung ST30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-5 GPS was introduced 4 years after the ST30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung ST30
WG-5 GPS | ST30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
ST30 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST30
WG-5 GPS | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the ST30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and ST30.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung ST30 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | 14.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | $500 | $55 |