Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST150F

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 5 years after the ST150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-6 scores against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 vs the ST150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.