Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST65

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST65, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-6 matches up vs the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 and the ST65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and ST65 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and ST65.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.