Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST6500

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 9 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-70 matches up versus the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 against the ST6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and ST6500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.