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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung ST600

 WG-5 GPS ST600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 ST600 WG-5 GPS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST600

 WG-5 GPS ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (236g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (236g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
43
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (236 grams)
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung ST600
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $330