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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was released 16 months earlier than the ST150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung ST150F

 GR Digital IV ST150F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 ST150F GR Digital IV 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST150F

 GR Digital IV ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV and the ST150F.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and ST150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
67
good battery (390 shots)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (390 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Digital IV Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $300