Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST700

Here is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was released 7 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-6 grades vs the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 has external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 and the ST700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and ST700 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and ST700.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.