Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST65

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.