Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST600, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 5 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the ST600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the ST600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and ST600.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS provides a benefit in sensor tech.