Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-50 was launched 6 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-50 scores versus the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-50 compared to the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and ST30.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-50 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.