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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 15 months before the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE matches up against the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung WB150F

 G700SE WB150F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh G700SE

 WB150F G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB150F

 G700SE WB150F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G700SE compared to the WB150F.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and WB150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-10-13 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-60 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $230