Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST700

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 6 years after the ST700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-50 grades vs the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 versus the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and ST700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-50 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.