Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST95

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST95, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was introduced 7 years after the ST95 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-6 matches up against the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 and the ST95.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and ST95 is 89 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and ST95.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.