Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65 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
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-5 GPS was manufactured 4 years after the ST65 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung ST65
WG-5 GPS | ST65 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
ST65 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST65
WG-5 GPS | ST65 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the ST65.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and ST65.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung ST65 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $130 |