Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST65

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST65, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was unveiled 6 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-50 grades versus the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST65. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions 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 select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the ST65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and ST65.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.