Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST6500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST6500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 4 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and ST6500.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-5 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.