Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 3 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 against the ST6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and ST6500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 should have an edge in sensor technology.