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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was launched 6 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G900 scores versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung WB150F

 G900 WB150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 75 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh G900

 WB150F G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB150F

 G900 WB150F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G900 compared to the WB150F.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and WB150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (247g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
70
great battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh G900Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $752 $230