Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST80

The following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 5 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and ST80.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS provides a benefit in sensor tech.